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Parenting Tips on Aug. 3 Fox 4 Morning News: Reducing Back to School Jitters and Stumbles

From the bus to the classroom to the lunchroom, the start of school brings up a whole new set of fear factors for youngsters.  Tune into the Fox 4 parenting expert for tips on how to make the transition more comfortable for your family ... so that your child is able to soak up all the knowledge he or she needs to succeed.
 
Why think about transitioning back to school

• Fear of the unknown can cause your child stress
• Feeling prepared will help build confidence in the classroom
• Sleep deprivation can cause inability to pay attention in class

Tips for a smooth entry back into school

• Talk about what activities take place at certain times of the day
• Introduce your child to new classroom/teacher before school starts
• Gradually get bedtime/wake-up time in sync for school
• Make sure your child has necessary school supplies
• Make it sound fun, let your child pick a backpack or outfit

Sales Tax Weekend in Missouri
Missouri has a Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 6-8 to help families prepare to go back to school.  Items such as clothing, school supplies and computer equipment are exempt from sales tax these days.
 

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