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Spring break is coming up fast, and busy parents around the country are trying to find answers to the age-old question:

How do I make the most of my child's break?

School breaks can be incredibly daunting for any parent. Plus, they get exponentially harder if the child has behavioral, social, or learning difficulties. And this leads to outbursts, tantrums, or full-on melt-downs. How do parents not only stop these tantrums from happening, but also keep their children productively engaged and occupied during the break?

August is almost done and the start of a new school year is just ahead, or may have even begun. Many families find this exciting, while others dread it in anticipation of homework, early mornings, and school stress. But all parents want their children to have a successful school year. Here are seven tips to help every child reach that goal.

1. Make education a family value. The goal of school is to learn to love learning. Learning is a lifetime goal and parents can demonstrate their own appreciation of learning.