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3 R’s get an update for today’s families By Trip Woodard WNC Parent columnist
Getting ready for school for families in transitions means paying attention to the three R’s: Readiness of the Brain, Readiness of Emotions and Readiness of Attitude. Hah! And you thought I was going to say “Reading, Riting and Rithmetic.” Actually I was, but the second sounded like joining a cult and the third having to do with a Pilates exercise group (which, depending on your point of view, could also be joining a cult).
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» Readiness of the brain: This is biology 101. Your child needs a good diet to do well at school. A stressed child, such as one experiencing a family change involving separation or divorce, needs even more. Review your school’s lunch menu. Remember the importance of a good breakfast. The basic principle is that what is put in your child’s mouth feeds their brain. Are they getting fat, sugar and carbs? These things are cheap and fast, but we are talking about an important investment here. Blueberries and yogurt for breakfast, real fruit (not canned and syrupy), vegetables and a unprocessed meat for lunch … that is what I am talking about.
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