Dear Parents,
The back-to-school blues can strike adults as well as children! You can help make your child's school year successful with your own attitude adjustment. And if you need some help getting organized and some ideas for healthy breakfasts, snacks, and the lunch box, this issue can help.

Bullying is a sad fact of life that can take many forms – being ignored or excluded can be just as damaging as being physically assaulted. Learn how to talk to your child about bullies, how to "bully-proof" your child, and what to do if you suspect that your child is a bully.

Finally, this issue offers advice on how to raise your child to be open-minded and free of prejudice. Teaching our children to respect diversity is part of our job as good parents.

From the Editors at Family Education

Give your child a strong start this fall with a little help from these resources.

Encourage your kids to tell you, a teacher, or another adult when they're having a problem.

Celebrating diversity might be the single most important step toward achieving world peace.

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