Public Relations News Release — August 1, 1994

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1 City and county curfews for minors Curfews for minors may not be needed, since 65% of the problems are committed by 5% of the minors.
1 How parents can set curfews. Parents and children should discuss a proper time for the children to be home together.
1 500 Channels and still nothing to watch. More TV channels does not guarantee good viewing.
1 Developmental theory in education. Hermina Sinclair discusses interaction among peer groups.
1 Teens and credit. Teens need to establish credit while they are still living with their parents.
1 Planning and organization lead to success for students Victoria Robinson shares her ideas on the traits of successful students.
1 Schools should be ready for kid, rather than kids ready for schools. Lynn Nielsen shares his idea that schools should create a positive environment for students to learn and serve the needs of all children.
1 Helping foreign students adjust to a new home, community Germana Nijim shares ideas on making foreign students feel welcome.
1 Early childhood education concepts part of good day care program. A good day care center will have many of the same activities as a preschool.
1 Don't push children to read before they are ready, says reading expert According to Nancy Polette, much less harm is done by delaying instruction in reading than by doing it too soon.
1 Now is time to get kids ready for back to school Start preparing children for the school routine, by sending them to bed at the normal school time. Practice getting up, having breakfast, and getting ready for school.