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Page 61: Who hit the first golf ball on the

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September Contents

Pg. 8 Cool Pool

Pg. 4 Events — Fun For All Pg. 5 Did You Know? — States Pg. 6 Meet Tim Green Pg. 7 Lego Pain-Saver Pg. 9 30 Awesome Activities Pg. 10 Who’s Celebrating in September? Pg.12 Brain Knowledge Pg. 14 More Than Horsing Around — 4-H Facts Pg. 17 Book Review — A Bee Named Bea Pg. 18 Back-to-School Giving Pg. 20 Yo-Yo Fun

Pg. 21 Grab a Crayon Pg. 22 Baseball Party Pg. 23 Morning Scramble Pg. 24 Coach Feature Pg. 26 Avoiding Itchy Situations Pg. 28 Friendly Advice Pg. 29 Cutie Pie Pics

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SEPTEMBER 5Washington State Fair 10 a.m., Washington State Fair Events Center, PuyallupHave fun with concerts, a rodeo, parade, special exhibits, rides, food, kid activities, and more.For more information and fair schedule, please visit thefair.com.

SEPTEMBER 19ARTrails Gala Opening and Studio Tour4 p.m., Centralia Historical Train DepotArtwork includes paintings, sculptures, glass, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, fiber art, carved wood, basketry, enameling, collage, and much more. This event continues through the weekend with activities of viewing wonderful art, talking to artists and even watching the artists in their studios. For more information, please visit artrailsofsww.org.

SEPTEMBER 20Wellness Roundup9 a.m., Corner of Cooks Hill Rd. and Scheuber Rd., CentraliaFun and healthy for the entire family. Event includes health and wellness exams, free bike helmets, bounce house, book mobile, walk-through salmon with the SeaFair Pirates to learn about water conserva-tion, raffles, giveaways and more. Event wraps up with a concert from Rock City. For more information, please email [email protected].

SEPTEMBER 20Cowlitz Pow WowAll day, Toledo High SchoolEnjoy traditional American Indian drumming, dancing and native singing, as well as a dance competition with cash prizes. Grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a salmon dinner at 5 p.m. For more information, please call (360) 280-2321.

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Alaska has the longest coastline in the U.S. (6,640 miles), which is greater than that of all other states combined.

New York was the place of the first presi-dential inauguration when George Wash-ington took the oath of office in New York City on April 30, 1789.

Rhode Island is the smallest state in size in the United States. Its dis-tance north to south is 48 miles, and 37 miles east to west.

In 1634, Boston Common, in Boston, Massachusetts, became the first public park in America.

Completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad was celebrated at Promontory, Utah where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Rail-roads met on May 10, 1869. It is now known as Golden Spike National Historic Site.

Washington is named after George Wash-ington, the first president of the United States of America.

The first electric traffic lights invented and installed were in Cleveland, Ohio in 1914.


Radio and TV career: Commentator for FOX NFL Sunday.

Family Man:He has �ve children and two dogs.

Role Model: Speaks to kids around the country about the importance of getting a good education, reading more and having a good character.

What motivated you to begin writing books for kids?I had been writing suspense novels for adults with Warner Books when I got a call from an editor at HarperCollins. She’d read a book of mine called Exact Revenge and really loved it. She saw I was a former NFL player and came up with the idea to write stories set in sports for kids. She thought it would excite non-readers to pick up a book — and it has!

As your fans eagerly await the release

of your next children’s book, what

details can you share with us?It’s called Lost Boy and will be released in the spring of 2015. It’s the story of a boy whose mother has had a terrible accident. She needs a costly operation to save her life. The boy has to find the father he never knew to try and save her. With only an old love letter and an autographed baseball to go on, he learns his father is a famous major league baseball player. With the clock on his mom’s life ticking down, he has to try and not only connect with his famous father, but convince him that he is his son.

What is your advice to the millions of

kids who want to grow up to play pro

sports?I’ll tell you what I tell my own kids: the most important thing is to be a good and kind person. That’s true success and with it comes relationships with wonderful people you love. Next, education is critical; go as far and as high as you can. I urge my kids to get graduate degrees, not

just college. Make sure you focus on both of those things first, then devote yourself to lifting and running and out-working everyone around you in sports. Realize that making it to the NFL requires more than just talent and hard work. It takes luck. You have to be at the right place – with the right coaches and teammates AND stay healthy!

What is your favorite sport to watch?

To play? To coach?Football. Football. Football.

A former All-American football player, Tim was the Atlanta Falcons’ top defensive player for eight years. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

Tim Green is an athlete, author and lawyer!

Tim’s �rst book, Football Genius, was a New York Times bestseller. He now has two series of young reader novels set in the sports of football and baseball.

“I love sports and I love to read, just like Tim Green. As a child, Green dreamed of becoming a professional football player and a best-selling author. Through hard work, perseverance and dedication, his dream came true! For me, interviewing Tim Green was a dream come true!”

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Get some construction

paper, scissors and tape and cover your books for school.

Look through The Chronicle and

Family magazine for events in your area this weekend. If you can’t find an event, plan a visit to a local museum or

art gallery.

Make a miniature golf course. For

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Gather up some newspapers

today and make a craft using paper mache.

Talk with your family about

careers that interest you. What kind of

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jobs require?

Write a poem for a grandparent

and draw a picture to go with it.

Be a super secret superstar!

Do something really nice for

someone without them knowing it.

Discuss the services of your

local library. Why are libraries

important?

“Tremendous things are in store for you!” Look up the stories

of Roald Dahl. Have you seen any of the

movies of his books?Roald Dahl was born on this day

in 1916.

Tidy your bedroom today. Make your

bed and leave your room as nice as

possible.

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some great pirate phrases to get

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Celebrate the signing of the

Constitution by flying the flag

and reciting the Preamble.

Think of 10 things in your life that are really good. Then think of something not-so-good and a

way it could be improved.

What is your birthstone?

If you were born in September,

your birthstone is a sapphire. Find your birthstone

online.

Tonight, see if you can write down all the names of the kids in your class from

memory. Did you forget anyone?

Combine three scoops of chocolate ice cream, a squeeze of chocolate syrup and ½ cup of milk.

Blend these together to make yourself a

shake.

This is the first day of autumn.

Use a crayon and a sheet of blank paper to gentlydo some leaf

rubbings. Ask an adult to help you.

Stand close to a friend and toss them a football. For each successful catch, both of you take

one step backwards. How far apart can

you go?

Write about one great thing that

happened to you this month. Show it

to a teacher or parent.

Remind your parents to check the batteries in

your home smoke detectors today. Be sure to test them weekly.

Write a letter or e-mail to your

favorite actor or athlete. Will they

write back to you?

Take a hike! Check out Guy Fieri’s

Cooking with Kids website for a

delicious recipefor trail mix.

Look for a recipe that uses citrus

and ask if you can help prepare it.

Gather the family for an evening of

your favorite board or card games.

Help clean up in the garden today and

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Take a walk to search for signs of autumn.

Comedy tonight! Rent a funny movie

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The cerebral cortex (se-re-brell core-tex) has two parts, the left and right cerebral hemispheres (se-re-brell hem-iss-fears).

Your cerebral cortex is where you think, remember, solve problems, imagine, speak, listen, dream, read and learn.

Doctors who study the brain are called:

Your cerebellum (se-re-bell-um) is in charge of your movements. Thanks to your cerebellum, you can walk upright, touch your finger to your nose, jump rope and wink!

Your brain stem controls your breathing and heartbeat so that you don’t have to think about them. Imagine what it would be like if you had to remember to tell your heart to beat! Thankfully, your brain stem takes care of that for you.

The brain is the heaviest organ in your body. It has three main parts.

The brain has two halves or hemispheres. The right side of the brain controls the left side of your body, and the left side of your

brain controls the body’s right side.

Some people think that many of us have one hemisphere that is stronger than the other.

Another way to say this is that many people have one side of the brain that is dominant.

The brain of a newborn human weighs to ounces. (340–400 grams). In one year, the brain weighs to ounces (1,020–1,200 grams). By age five, the brain is nearly its adult size of pounds (1,350 grams).

Answer these questions: Which hand do you use to brush your teeth? Which hand do you use to throw a ball? Which foot do you use to kick a soccer ball?

If you use your right hand and foot, the left side of your brain may be dominant. Some people don’t have a dominant hemisphere. They use both sides equally.

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Southwest Washington 4-H Fair Fashion Revue Intermedi-ate (6-8 grade) member Nathan S. in his made and modeled garments, Logan Hill Headliners 4-H Club.

Some of the other funcategories include:-Engineering and Technology-Pocket Pets-Archery -Clothing-Gardening -Expressive Arts

Modified Stomp Rocket Launching S.T.E.M. workshop at 4-H Super Saturday.

Southwest Washington 4-H Fair Fashion Revue Primary members (K-2 grade) from left are: Ella Y., Abby Y., and Madi E., all of the West Lewis County 4-H Club, modeling garments.

Team building exercise at State Teen Confer-ence in Pullman, Washington on the WSU Campus.

When you think of 4-H, the first things you might think of are livestock and horses. The truth is, 4-H has the fun of animals but also much more. And, aside from the great times youth participants have, they also learn valuable life skills.

Pam Watson, Lewis County WSU extension 4-H program coordina-tor, shared some of the experienc-es that 4-H offers. For instance, 4-H has programs in more than 80 countries and anyone aged kindergarten through 19 years

old can participate. Participants can even partake in foreign exchange programs for 3-4 weeks or state exchanges for 10-14 days.

So what is 4-H?

Stacy Engel, of the West Lewis County 4-H Club in the Pe Ell area,

explained that it is simply a way of learning through experience. Her club

was started 8 years ago, though she has participated in 4-H since she was a child.

They strive for learning life skills, being good citizens and “to make the best better.”

The West Lewis County 4-H Club has 40 participants, ages 5-19, taking part in traditional 4-H projects with beef,

swine, rabbits and cavy (guinea pigs) but they also have proj-ects in sewing, gardening, cooking and food and nutrition. Her daughter Allison, 9, is working on a gardening project of growing a cabbage and her daughter Madilyn, 6, is doing a project on cavy and a sewing project of sewing a dress.

Elaine Latshaw, of Onalaska, is the leader of the 4-H Club Uma’s Urchins. Many of her club members participate in the Pocket Pets category, which includes any animal not already in an existing category. Small rodents, ferrets, snakes, emus and lizards all fall into this category. This year they had a 30-animal display at the fair to share with others what they have learned about their animals — many of which are rescues.


Lewis County AgentContact: Pam Watson740-1220; Email - [email protected]

West Lewis County 4-H ClubProjects: Livestock, food, arts, crafts, gardening, sewing Contact: Stacy Engel; (360) 291-3166

Logan Hill HeadlinersProjects: Clothing and foodContact: Ericka Suhrbier; (360) 785-0153

Curtis Valley Cattle ClubProjects: LivestockContact: Cindy Dykstra; (360) 245-3205

Millwood Riders and StockmenProjects: Shooting sports, archery and animals Contact: Cindy Mitchell; (360) 880-9784

River RidersProjects: EquineArea: Toledo, WinlockContact: (360) 785-9442; [email protected]

Napavine Go-Getters 4-H ClubProjects: Beef, goats, poultry, sheep, swineArea: Napavine, Toledo, Onalaska, CentraliaContact: (360) 262-3887; [email protected]

Uma’s UrchinsProjects: Pocket PetsArea: OnalaskaContact: Elaine Latshaw; (360) 978-5965

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Want to Join?New enrollment begins October 5 and ends April 1, 2015. The only cost is for curriculums that coordi-nate with the chosen project. Parental involvement is highly encouraged though the goal is for the partici-pant to do all of the work.

Each club is led by a volunteer parent or adult who is the group resource leader and has been trained by Pam Watson. They help the many group project leaders as they guide the 4-H youth partici-pants.

Once a participant has enrolled in 4-H they can join a club and choose a project they want to make or learn for the year. They are required to give a five to seven minute presentation or dem-onstration during one of their monthly club meetings, followed by a question and answer period. The participants keep track of their goals, fundraising projects and experiences by writing in their record books.

When you consider the benefits of learning how to set goals and gain confidence, time management, responsibility, finan-cial awareness, respect for animals, business management, public speaking and being a good citizen, it’s no wonder that 4-H is as popular as ever. So what are you waiting for?

Tiffany lives in Salkum, Wa, with her two daughters and husband. She enjoys homeschooling her girls and loves an opportunity to teach them by experience. She plans on joining 4-H this fall.

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A BREAKDOWN OF THE BIBLE BOOKS

Many times people ask Bible questions and are amazed that a preacher can open his Bible to a verse that gives the answer immediately. Some say, “I wish I were that smart.” But friends, he is probably not as smart as many of you. In fact, to say he is of average intelligence would much closer fit his description. The key to having Bible answers to Bible questions is to know your Bible. And this demands time spent studying the Bible. Not books about the Bible, but the Bible itself which is a product of God Himself.

Now to the serious Bible student, here are some helps:1. THERE ARE 66 BOOKS IN THE BIBLE WRITTEN BY ABOUT

40 DIFFERENT MEN (GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT) OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 1600 YEARS.

2. THE OLD TESTAMENT CONTAINS 39 BOOKS, AND THE NEW TESTAMENT CONTAINS 27 BOOKS.

3. SO ACTUALLY THE BIBLE, RATHER THAN BEING ONE BOOK, IS A LIBRARY OF 66 BOOKS.

Maybe one of the most amazing things of all about the Bible is that even though the Bible contains 66 books written by different authors over a period of about 1600 years, there are no real contradictions; and a continuous story of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, is told from the beginning in Genesis to the end in Revelation.

Read this book and study it; it is worthy of your consideration.


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Once in a while a children’s book comes along that is enjoyable for the entire family. A Bee Named Bea And Other Poems, by Candace A. Dietz, is one of those books.

There are 21 poems, each telling a story about friendship, or lessons learned, while following each individual character’s story as they travel through their life, like in the poem “A Bird Named Dickie” as he learns to share; and, “A Cow Named Sue” who liked to moo; and, “A little girl named Kempie Pearl,” who seems to only know the words, “no, no, no.”

This book was fun to read to my two-year-old, who loved matching the pictures to the word. My nine-year-old read it out loud to the rest of our family. I would recommend this book for all ages, and I’m not the only one.

Here is my nine-year-old’s, first book review:“I liked A Bee named Bea because the poems were

funny and had lots of rhymes. The illustrations were also my favorite out all the books I have read, because they really showed the animals and silly children.

My favorite poem had an alligator named Augie that was friends with a frog, and my second favorite was a butterfly named Arin, because she never can stay still, like me.

I would tell anyone to read this book. I even took it to school and read it to my class. They all enjoyed it too.”

Overall, we could say that with the multiple poems featuring each individual charac-ter’s experience, the book tells stories of learning, sharing, and growing.

Anyone, at any age, will be left with a sense of enjoyment from reading the poems and viewing all the unique illustrations.

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SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON DANCE CENTER OPENS 32ND SEASONIn their 32nd dance season, beginning September 3, 2014

Southwest Washington Dance center welcomes back, an experienced staff of nine professionals.Mission StatementSouthwest Washington Dance Center is dedicated to professional quality instruction, appreciation and presentation of dance as an art form throughout Lewis County and greater Southwest Washington.

HistorySWDC was incorporated in 1982 by former professional dancer Dean Speer, working with a dedicated group of local dancers and teachers. The tradition of quality instruction began at that time with additional instructors being brought in from the urban areas of Seattle and Portland. These teachers brought impeccable resumes to the budding Dance School. The school has grown from primarily a Ballet School to one that includes instruction in Creative Movement, Parent/Toddler, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Acro, Tumbling and Rhythmic Gymnastics. The Ballet program also includes classes for men, partnering and pointe.

StaffThe legacy of very talented and experienced teachers at SWDC remains a high priority. Classes are offered for students ages two to adult and students are placed with staff, that have expertise in their area of dance.

CurriculumThe Dance Center offers a wide range of classes for dancers at all levels. For the 4-6 year olds, they offer a special program called Creative Movement. Children ages 2 and 3 can also participate in this program in a special Parent/Toddler class. These classes are developmentally appropriate for young children and prepare them for more disciplined dance classes when they are older. The Ballet program continues to be the backbone of the studio. Classes from pre-ballet through advanced level pointe and partnering are offered. Classes are offered for those who wish to have a recreational class or for those who wish to pursue the highest level of achievement in a dance discipline. Community Connections SWDC has always had a tradition of giving the gift of dance to the community. They have worked hard to develop a professional Performance Company. The Performance Company participated in the tribute to Merce Cunningham, a local dancer/choreographer, who amassed world wide acclaim. Every year SWDC dancers perform in school and senior home tours, at the Providence Festival of Trees, Southwest Washington Fair and many other community

events. They have also performed with the Community Concerts, NW Wind Symphony and for The Miss Lewis County Pageant.

The 32nd Season Offers The Nutcracker: The largest event that SWDC produces is the annual Nutcracker Ballet. This full-length ballet, features dancers from SWDC and is cast with adults and non-dancing children from the community. Nutcracker continues to be a magical delight to the Lewis and Thurston County area. This year performances for the 19th annual Nutcracker will be on December 12, 13 & 14th, 2014. Dance Festival Northwest: An annual spring event sponsored by the dance center is Dance Festival Northwest. This brings dancers from all over the Pacific Northwest to participate in dance workshops and a public performance at Corbet Theatre. Each dance company brings its own work of ballet, modern or jazz to perform. Our own resident choreographers prepare pieces for SWDC dancers to perform in the festival. Mark your calendar for March 21, 2015. Spring Dance Concert: The third big event of the year is the annual “Spring into Summer” all school spring dance concert. All of the dancers from age three on up, have

the opportunity to perform in a professional environment, in this very special concert. On June 20th, 2015 three wonderful performances will be offered at Corbet Theatre.

Fall registration now taking place SWDC is a child and family centered school that gives the recreational dancer or the budding professional, the room to grow and learn in a safe and nurturing environment. You are invited to give them a call or come by the studio to receive detailed information about fall classes. Registration begins August 11th and will remain open until classes are full. SWDC’s address is 455 N. Market Blvd. in Chehalis. They are located in downtown Chehalis. You may reach them by phone at 306-748-4789 or view their schedule on their web page at www.swwdance.org.

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“SWDC dancers expressed themselves beautifully. The dance was a joy to watch...”“Amazing... what a creative niche of dancers has formed in Lewis County.”

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Southwest Washington Dance Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to professional quality instruction and presentation of dance as an art form throughout the region. SWDC also has a performing company, Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble. The dance ensemble performs at events throughout the year.

S.W.D.C. is a non-profit school that gives service without regard to race, religion, sex, color or ethnic origin.

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t more than two thousand years old, the yo-yo is the world’s second oldest toy. The yo-yo’s popularity, like the toy itself, has gone up and down.

There are varied opinions about which culture invented the yo-yo. Some people think that different cultures may have come up with it independently of each other at about the same time in history.

ccording to Asian historians, toys similar to yo-yos that date to about 1000 B.C. have been found in China. These take the form of two sculpted ivory disks connected by a central peg and suspended from a silk cord.

Drawings of yo-yo shaped objects have been found in ancient Egyptian temples.

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ome historians say 16th century hunters in the Philippines used the yo-yo as a weapon. A hunter would fling the disk at his prey and use the string to pull back the disk. Others say this isn’t true and believe the yo-yo was just used as a toy.

We do know that the person who made yo-yos popular in the modern era was a young man from the Philippines named Pedro Flores. He was a yo-yo expert who could do amazing tricks. He started his yo-yo company in 1928 with 12 copies of the handmade toy he called the Flores Yo-Yo. Eighteen months later, he had three factories employing 600 workers who produced 300,000 yo-yos daily. The name and the toy were a hit!

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Morning Scramble

If you are the type of household that believes in breakfast first — because we have to keep the outfit clean and neat, right? — try reversing things a bit. Don’t panic; it will be okay.

Having your child get completely ready before you serve them breakfast will instantly lengthen the time you have to get ready in the morning. This is because kids are built to hurry only for things THEY find important and for some strange reason eating breakfast tops getting dressed, brushing their hair or making their bed. Strange, right? Setting a routine that is the same every day (get dressed, brush hair, make bed, lay out shoes and coat), with breakfast coming after will have you praising the clock instead of glaring at it.

If breakfast selection has you writhing in impatience because they "just can't decide" and tend to stare into the pantry with deep indecision, a breakfast chart may revive you.

On Sunday, make a chart (whiteboard or even a computer print out) and have your child fill out what they are going to want for

breakfast for the next week. Then stick to the list! This works for packed

lunches too!

If the fear of milk drops or toast crumbs on the freshly washed outfit gives you heart palpitations, a tie back smock can alleviate your distress.

Try these ideas and you may find that you have time for breakfast yourself. Imagine that!

School and/or work mornings have the wonderful combination of starting out VERY early and having a long list to get done prior to leaving for the day. Many parents notice their stress levels rising, and patience thinning over and over because they find them-

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Q & A with Coach Christine What is your favorite part of coaching? I love the enthusiasm the kids have during their lessons. Not only are they learning an important life skill, but they’re having such a blast playing in the water with their friends. Swimming lessons are truly the perfect combination of fun and education.

What inspires you? The “light up” moment a child has when they finally conquer a skill they’ve been struggling with or have been too nervous to try. It’s so rewarding to share a moment of such accomplishment with my swimmers.

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What made you decide to become a coach? I was a competitive swimmer for nearly 10 years, and I wanted to combine my passion for swimming with my love of teaching kids. I took swimming lessons at the same pool where I now teach. It’s like I came full circle!

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Although the return of school may elicit smiles from parents who have spent the entire summer trying to keep kids busy and out of trouble, when kids start bringing home notices of head lice outbreaks, those wide grins may fade.

Close QuartersHead lice can strike just about anyone anywhere,

and seems to proliferate in close quarters, like those of a typical classroom. Children who keep backpacks and belongings beside other students' items may unwit-tingly pick up lice and bring them home, where they can infect the child and other members of the family.

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tures, though they can be a nuisance. Lice bites are known to cause irritation and inflammation on the scalp. Persistent scratching may lead to infection. Lice do not signal that a person has bad hygiene, and a child who contracts lice should not be embarrassed. Lice are a common problem among students.

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Students learn lessons each day. While many of these lessons pertain to their coursework, kids pick up much more than book smarts from school — where kids first learn to cultivate friendships and build lasting relationships.

In addition to a new curriculum, new teachers and new schedules, kids also might make new friends once a school year begins. While some familiar faces carry through from grade to grade, chances are youngsters will meet new students who may soon become good friends. While many kids find it easy to make new friends, others might need some assistance so they can make the most of opportunities to socialize and form friendships that might last a lifetime.

• Offer opportunities for socialization. Children should be given the opportunity to explore friendships outside of the classroom where peer pressure might not be so prevalent. Establish a carpool or invite a classmate over for a play date. Unstructured time to play or get to know each other is a great way to establish friendships. Invite new children over each time to see which friendships are the strongest, but make sure you are not pushing a friendship on your child.

• Discover common interests. One of the quickest ways to build friendships is through common interests, says Kirk Martin, a behavioral therapist and author. Encourage your child to join a club or sports group where he or she can meet other kids with similar interests. Sometimes finding reasons to talk to other children is the most difficult step in making new friends. Sharing a common interest removes this barrier.

• Teach proper manners. Children who are polite, well-mannered and know how to follow direction are better equipped to attract friends. Children who misbehave may be shunned by other kids and their parents who do not want the hassle of an unruly youngster coming over to play. Respectful children who are honest, trustworthy and capable of sustaining eye contact and making small talk may find it easier to make friends.

• Take the friendship lead. As parents, you can improve your child's chances of making friends by getting friendly with their classmates' parents. You do not have to become bosom buddies with everyone, but making connections with fellow parents can reinforce the value of friendship to your children. Socializing as families also presents other opportunities to get together and solidify relationships.

• Boost confidence levels. As a parent you can talk to your children about their strengths and positive attributes. Emphasizing kids' best traits will increase their self-esteem, and that sense of self-worth can make it easier for them to make friends. A child who is shy and insecure may retreat when meeting new people, but a child who can proudly stand behind his or her accomplishments may attract friends easily.

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