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November

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National Adoption Month
Learn how you can adopt or foster a child. Call 1-800-99-ADOPT or 1-877-NJ-FOSTER.

Sunday 1-Daylight Savings Time Ends Have your kids help you set the clocks back one hour.

Monday 2-November is National Indian Heritage Month Ask your librarian to recommend a book about Native American culture.

Tuesday 3-Election Day Remember to vote—and to share with your children why it's important to cast your ballot.

Wednesday 4 Try to attend all your child's school performances and sporting events.

Thursday 5 Leave your children notes of encouragement and affection in their book bags.

Friday 6 Help your kids cope with bullies and speak to their principal or teacher right away if they report trouble with a bully.

Saturday 7 When kids need encouragement, remind them of their strengths and successes.

Sunday 8 When children break your rules, stay calm, and try to do what is fair.

Monday 9 Today, tell each of your children they're special to you.

Tuesday 10 Look for interactive family activities like playing a board game or charades.

Wednesday 11-Veterans Day Talk to your kids about family members or famous people who have served our country.

Thursday 12 Encourage your kids to exercise regularly and join them to stay healthy.

Friday 13 Get involved in what your kids are learning by connecting their lessons to current events.

Saturday 14 Read a good book. Doing so will show your kids the enjoyment of reading lasts a lifetime.

Sunday 15 Enjoy your baby. In a blink of an eye he or she will be a toddler.

Monday 16 Don't expect to be perfect; parenting is a difficult job.

Tuesday 17 Take an imaginary journey with your kids by going to the library and reading travel books with them.

Wednesday 18 Keep a smoke-free environment for your children.

Thursday 19 Thank your child's teacher when she's doing a good job.

Friday 20 Teach your children the importance of helping and caring for our family members.

Saturday 21 Happiness is contagious—share yours with your children.

Sunday 22 Make a special breakfast and start the day with some time together.

Monday 23 Talk to your kids about the dangers of smoking cigarettes.

Tuesday 24 Today, think about everything you love and cherish about your children.

Wednesday 25 Talk to your kids about your family's values and other important issues.

Thursday 26-Thanksgiving At your family dinner have each child talk about what they're thankful for.

Friday 27 Remind young children frequently about traffic safety rules.

Saturday 28 Soon you'll be busy with holiday preparations. Today, take some time for yourself and relax.

Sunday 29 Fill your family life with simple things that make you feel content.

Monday 30 Babies each have their own time clocks, especially for the first several months.

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Updated on April 3, 2009