Hello World! Welcome Friends! Between after school activities, the rise of social media and the increased pressure of state testing, your child has a lot on his or her plate. It can be challenging to know how to help your child while still giving him/her the space to learn and grow. While you can’t do everything for your child, there are some things you can do to help him/her be more successful in school. It is important to make sure your student is performing to the best of his/her abilities academically, but it is also crucial to look at the whole child. Success in school is not just limited to academics. You want to ensure that your child is continuing to grow socially and emotionally as well. Sometimes homework is too complicated. Experts from AssignmentGeek state that students are often overwhelmed with tests and other assignments. Here are some strategies you can have in place to help.
Don’t Be Afraid to Hire Help
If you notice your child struggling in school, early intervention is best. Your student might excel in math, but struggle with knowing how to use transition words in his/her writing. This is not something to stress about. Every kid has his/her own strengths; you just have to know when to get your child the help he/she needs to stay on track. So how can you best help your student? Keep in touch with your child’s teacher to find out the areas that your child is struggling with the most. Ask if the teacher offers tutoring after school. If not, consider looking into a tutoring center outside of the school. It may just be that your child needs a little extra practice at home. For younger kids it may be as simple as learning how to hold a pencil properly. You can also find worksheets online for almost any subject area your child may be struggling with.
Keep the Lines of Communication Open
You most likely ask your child how school was when you pick him/her up each day. You may find that you are frequently given a one word response. Asking more specific questions that require longer answers can help your child open up to you. Instead of saying how was your day, consider asking what his/her favorite part of the day was. Being a good listener and taking a genuine interest in what is going on in your child’s life shows him/her that you care. This way if something is bothering your child, he/she is more likely to open up to you.
Attend School Events
If you are a working parent, you most likely will not be able to attend every school event. Don’t stress if you can’t make it to every class party, but go to school events when you can. Most schools host a few different evening events throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to get to know the school employees and other parents. Your child will be able to spend time with classmates outside of the school day. Once you meet some other parents, you can even set up play dates to help your child make friends.
All of these are ways to help you be an active participant in your child’s life. While you may not be able to volunteer as a room mom, there are still plenty of other ways to get involved. It is important to know what is going on with your child so that you can help him/her be successful and achieve his/her full potential.
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