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September

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Back to School
Don't be a bully, be a friend.

Tuesday 1 Compile a scrapbook of summer photos with your kids.

Wednesday 2 Help manage stress by eating well and getting enough sleep.

Thursday 3 Take some time today to check that clothes and supplies are ready for school.

Friday 4 Make it a point to meet your child's teacher at the start of the school year.

Saturday 5 Compliment, praise and encourage your children every day.

Sunday 6 Not even for a minute, NEVER leave your children alone in the car.

Monday 7-Labor Day Enjoy the holiday with family before school begins.

 Tuesday 8 All teens study differently. Let your teenager discover what works best.

Wednesday 9 Give your children the responsibility of helping someone else.

Thursday 10 Try to juggle busy back-to-school schedules so you can have family dinners together.

Friday 11 Join the PTA at your child's school so you can have a voice in decision-making.

Saturday 12-Grandparents Day Plan a visit to grandma or grandpa's house.

Sunday 13 Attend parent/teacher conferences regularly to chart your children's progress.

Monday 14 When hiring a new babysitter, let your kids spend some time with the sitter while you're home so they can get comfortable with the caregiver.

Tuesday 15-Hispanic Heritage Month Begins Help your kids appreciate the achievements of Hispanic people.

Wednesday 16 Tip for new moms: Take care of yourself too by getting plenty of rest and eating right.

Thursday 17 Encourage your kids to take up a musical instrument or try a sport.

Friday 18 Attend parent/teacher conferences regularly to chart your children's progress.

Saturday 19-Rosh Hashanah The Jewish New Year—Shalom (peace)!

Sunday 20 There are many ways to volunteer at your kids' school—get involved!

Monday 21 Bring books and nutritious snacks when going places with the kids where you'll have to wait, like the doctor's office.

Tuesday 22-First Day of Autumn Plan a fun day outside with the kids raking leaves and doing yard work together.

Wednesday 23 Better connect with your child when disciplining by getting down to their eye level and talking to them calmly, yet assertively or firmly.

Thursday 24 Parenting isn't about perfection, it's about loving well.

Friday 25 Mark this calendar with dates for school pictures and other important occasions.

Saturday 26 Give teens a voice in day-to-day matters.

Sunday 27-Yom Kippur The Jewish Day of Atonement. Teach your kids about other religious customs.

Monday 28 Show that you love and value each member of your family.

Tuesday 29 Teach your kids a valuable lesson by dealing with problems positively and constructively.

Wednesday 30 Some give-and-take is needed in every family.

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Updated on April 3, 2009