Harvey, ND

When raising a child, every action you take shapes their world; shapes the person they’ll become, and shapes how they act. I believe this poem says it best -

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to be shy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient.
If children live with praise, they learn to appreciate.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and others.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

~Children Live What They Learn
by -Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

(Information from the ND Circle of Parents Newsletter)

Helping Your Child to be Successful at School

Your school age children often spend more time with their teachers then they do with you. It is important that you, your children, and their teachers have a good working relationship. A good relationship will help your child do better in school as well as reduce stress in your life.

Here are some ideas for building a relationship of trust with your children’s teachers:
• Be aware of difficulties. If you learn about a problem, investigate as soon as possible. Listen to both sides. (Many parents believe that the teacher is always right, and many parents believe that the child is always right.) Keep an open mind.
• Talk to your child about daily events at school.
• Make sure your child has a quiet place to work. After dinner, the kitchen table can be a good place to study.
• Be involved in homework. Find out if your child’s teacher regularly assigns homework.
• Establish a routine at home. Set up regular times for homework, play, and bedtime.

If your child brings home a disappointing report card:
• Sit down with your child and look over the report card.
• Praise your child. Find at least one good thing on the report card: attendance, no tardies.
• Be calm! Let your child tell you about his or her poor grades.
• Ask how you can help your child do better.
• Ask what child can do to make better grades.
• Make a plan with your child’s teacher and your child to do better.

Have you gotten your flu shot yet?

Flu season is coming…. but luckily, so is flu SHOT season!

On Friday, October 10th at 4-6pm, at the Harvey Presentation Center. (be sure to enter from the west side of the building)

For adults only, age 19 and up.
Walk in Flu Clinic, No appointments are being taken. Flu Immunization $30.00

Be sure to bring your Blue Cross/Blue Shield card, Medicare card, Medicare Part D card, and/or Medicaid card for billing purposes.

Don’t be left in the ‘cold’ this winter! Get your flu shots on Friday!