S T J O H N S
NOVEMBER 2021
CONTENT
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FROM THE EDITOR
ST JOHNS COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ’ S LETTER
HEALTH CORNER
BOOK NOOK
The best tip for teens to improve productivity is to put your phone away .”
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10 SCIENCE-BACKED BENEFITS OF PRACTICING GRATITUDE WITH KIDS
KINDNESS : IT ’ S A CHOICE
YOUR FAMILY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE : CHOOSE TO GIVE
13 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR DAUGHTER ’ S SELF-ESTEEM
5 WAYS TO MAKE KINDNESS A FAMILY ACTIVITY
HOW TO HELP YOUR TEEN BE MORE PRODUCTIVE
CARING FOR ST . JOHNS NEEDIEST STUDENTS : HUGS ST . JOHNS FILLS A VOID WITH KINDNESS
WHEN SIBLINGS WON ’ T STOP FIGHTING
DISCUSSING MEDICAL DIFFERENCES : HOW PARENTS CAN TEACH EMPATHY AND RESPECT
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