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Here are links to a few interesting articles about how parents can help their children be successful at school:
Top 5 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed in School
Make sure your child is at school every day possible. “Missed work is generally more of a loss than made-up work is a gain,” Parks says. “There is no substitute for attendance.”
Designate a time and place for your child to do homework. If he does not have homework, have him use the time to read. “Routine is the essence of a child’s life,” he says.
Keep in touch with teachers, but don’t overdo it. “Most teachers appreciate parents caring enough to keep in touch a few times a term but do not appreciate parents expecting contact on a regular basis.”
Teach your child character—it “will improve social and academic skills more than anything else,” Parks says. “Some things are simply wrong, and the world your child will grow up in will punish crimes, so give your child a head start.”
Make time every day to talk with your child about the day’s activities. “Let them know you care, and really listen to what they have to say.” From School Family website, article by P. Catalano
"So how was school today, honey?"
When you ask your son or daughter how school went, do you get the same answer every day? Good. Fine. Alright. Okay. I recently came across an article suggesting 25 different questions to ask to help start conversations with your child about their day at school. Click here to see the full article.
Here are a few examples:
#2. Tell me something that made you laugh today.
#12. If an alien spaceship came to your class and beamed up someone who would you want them to take?
#22. If you got to be the teacher tomorrow what would you do?
Parents and Back to School
Here are a couple of fun videos showing how different parents react to the back-to-school season. I hope you enjoy them.