Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

The start of a new school year is the mark of a new beginning for a child. During this time they get new clothes, new shoes, new school supplies, and sometimes even a new hairdo all with the premise of starting with a clean slate. This is big for a child. The transition to a new grade signifies kid growth for them. The beginning of a new school year marks transitional periods that they can actually see. Before the school year officially begins, take time to converse with kids and provide perspective on the blessing of beginning something again or for the very first time. This is the per...