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Peaceful Problem Solving
When conflicts between children occur, teachers help the children solve their differences by using a peaceful problem solving process. Over time, the children learn to use these skills to resolve disagreements independently and peacefully. Using this same process at home will further enhance the children's problem-solving abilities.

The peaceful problem solving process is taught at the required relationship skills workshop, "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk". Attending this workshop is a requirement for parents of children at the Robert Muller School of Fairview. Children learn most effectively when they receive consistent messages at school and at home. The workshop is offered twice a year (fall and spring) so parents have multiple opportunities to fulfill this requirement.

For parents wanting to continue learning relationship skills, there is a monthly Alumni meeting for parents who have completed the "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" workshop. Parents meet to support each other and share ideas on how to best handle parenting and relationship issues. Related books are sometimes read and discussed.

Dress
To maintain a peaceful environment, children should wear comfortable play clothes, free from violent or disrespectful pictures and words. It is important that children be allowed to get dirty and not fear doing so. Their clothes will be exposed to paint, water, mud, chalk, pastels, glitter, etc. Bring a pair of mud boots to leave at the school to avoid muddy shoes at pickup time. Easy on/off shoes are preferable, especially for the younger children.

Home activities
We encourage parents to spend time with their children reading, gardening and doing other outdoor activities, creating art, or doing handwork or craftwork, rather than allowing children to watch television and play computer games. Research has shown that violent behavior increases with the amount of time spent watching shows and cartoons with violence, or playing violent computer games.

Nutritious Foods
Diet has a profound effect on children's health, behavior, and academic proficiency. How closely you can adhere to these guidelines will directly impact your child's learning and development:
1. Provide a nutritious breakfast and lunch every day. Children who eat breakfast can interact and learn much more effectively.
2. Offer a lot of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and nutritious proteins (nuts, seeds, nut butters, cheeses, and stuffed eggs are all good choices).
3. Always read labels! Avoid refined sugars (sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup; this eliminates sodas, candies, and many packaged yogurts). Avoid artificial colors or flavors (MSG, red dye, blue dye, etc). Avoid artificial sweeteners (aspartame, saccharine). Avoid processed, packaged foods and bleached flour (no Lunchables, please). Items with these ingredients will be sent home.

We ask that lunches not be shared between children so you can feel comfortable knowing that your child is eating what you packed. If you are providing goodies for a gathering, special occasion, or snack, please make sure they meet these criteria as well. Please involve your child in the preparation and selection of what you bring. When purchasing fruits or vegetables for school use - please choose only organic.