Parents make many requests of children in a day and many we don’t truly think through. When we ask children to do a chore like ‘carry the shopping bags inside’ or ‘take care of the leaves on the deck,’ it may seem so simple that we neglect to provide explicit instructions. A … [Read more...] about Giving Children Clear Instructions
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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
Tips for Improved Parent Involvement
If you don't have kids yet you may not know the importance of parent involvement. Parents can provide other opportunities for their children to grow and learn by getting involved in their lives; socially and educationally. Parents have a responsibility and duty to help their … [Read more...] about Tips for Improved Parent Involvement
The Importance of Parent Involvement
In a fast and busy world it is getting more and more difficult to spend any time, let along quality time with our children. And education seems to be taking the biggest hit because of it. With fewer parents involved with their child's education, few children are excelling in … [Read more...] about The Importance of Parent Involvement
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to