Teach your child about STAR. STAR stands for:

1. Smile
2. Take a deep breath
3. Relax

Teaching your child relaxation techniques can help relieve some of their tension. To learn more about these techniques, watch this short video from John-Pierre LaFleur, M.Ed., a school counselor at East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Learn more about how the school can help your child with reading and writing.