Some parents believe the best time to get to know a child's friend is when they enter the adolescent years and are embarking on a independence and more freedom. Although this time is crucially important in knowing who your child is hanging out with, it's just as important to … [Read more...] about Why You Should Get to Know Your Child’s Friend
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Why You Need to Know How Your Child Is Doing in School
Parent involvement in the education system, more specifically in your own child's education is extremely important. Not only does it show the teacher that you are willing to help and do what it takes to help your child succeed, it also shows the child that you love them enough … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Know How Your Child Is Doing in School
Why Parent Involvement is Crucial to Proper Child Growth
As an educator I would have to say that parent involvement is extremely important. I have seen children's lives literally changed when a parent decides to get involved more in their child's life. Academically their grades and attention improve as well as their motivation to … [Read more...] about Why Parent Involvement is Crucial to Proper Child Growth
Parent Involvement in Your Child’s Social Life
It seems that with busy schedules, responsibilities, and work that parents are finding less time to spend with their children. And what's even worse than that, is that they may not even know what their children are doing or where they are. Children are expected to be … [Read more...] about Parent Involvement in Your Child’s Social Life
How to Be Involved in Your Child’s Social Life
Most, if not all, children will tell you that the best part of their day is playing with friends during lunch, recess, or after school. Making friends is probably one of the most valuable things children can do as they continue to learn and grow. So how do we as parents become … [Read more...] about How to Be Involved in Your Child’s Social Life
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to