From Summertime to School Time: Tips for a Smooth Transition

Advice from Vanessa Lapointe, author of “Parenting Right From the Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler Years.”
From Summertime to School Time: Tips for a Smooth Transition
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Barbara Danza
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The school year begins with a flurry of activity and in no time the laid-back days of summer seem a distant memory. The shift from summertime to school time can be a jarring one for both parents and children. 
I asked Vanessa Lapointe, author of “Discipline Without Damage,” and the upcoming release, “Parenting Right From the Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler Years,” for her school-year specific parenting advice. Here’s what she said.
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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