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The Wild Cat Word is a monthly newsletter brought to you by the NWS guidance department. We hope to address those issues that we all struggle with, and aim to provide clues, insight, and tips to help your student make the best of their time at NWS.

Mar 2010	It's Only Puppy Love Remember the words of the old chant "John and Mary sitting in a tree..."? It's still being used on playgrounds today. Children frequently "try on" adult behavior in elementary school, and come home reporting that "a boy in my class likes me", or "she has a boyfriend".
Feb 2010	Who Needs Sleep Is your child getting enough sleep? Studies by the National Sleep Foundation show that most American kids are not getting enough. Kids up to the fifth grade get less sleep on average than experts recommend for learning and school performance
Jan 2010	Sticks and Stones Teasing is a sad fact of life for many kids as they grow up. And certain kids do seem to get more than their fair share. We adults tell our children to just “ignore it” and “not take it so seriously,” but that’s easier said than done. Despite the old adage that “names can never hurt me”, name calling does hurt!
Dec 2009	Holiday Survival Guide for Parents The holidays can bring great joy and excitement for families, and great stress at the same time. As we approach the “most wonderful time of the year”, here are some tips on how to prevent that wonderful time from becoming chaotic and difficult.