Talking with Your Child About School Article Archive

• 8 Back-to-School Family TraditionsCreating back-to-school memories for your children can be simple or elaborate. The tradition doesn’t matter; what does is easing them back with a special memory.
• Get Kids Talking About SchoolTry these questions to help your child open up about what goes on during his school day.
• Kindergarten From the Kids’ Point of ViewAs your child starts kindergarten, she may have more basic worries on her mind than simply being separated from you. It's all part of kindergarten readiness.
• Help Your Child Fit In at SchoolFor some kids, the school social scene can be just as challenging as academics.
• Dealing With Disappointing GradesMost kids bring home a bad report card at least once. Here’s how you can help your child get back on track.
• Resolving Student-Teacher ConflictsIt’s tough when a child says “My teacher hates me, and I hate her, too,” but it’s bound to happen at least once in every student’s educational life. Here are some tips for what parents can do.
• Semester’s End is A Good Time to Review, Set GoalsSet aside some time to review the first semester of the school year with your child.
• Schedule Time to Review Goals, Expectations With Your ChildThe end of the calendar year is a good time to review your goals and expectations for your child.
• Complaining About Teachers is Normal in Middle School Years“Don’t jump in at the first sign of trouble,” cautions noted child development expert Lawrence Kutner.
• Kids Can Manage Anxieties With Goals and OrganizationMiddle schoolers have lots of worries.
• Help Your Teenager Resolve Problems Before Next YearMaybe this hasn’t been the best school year for your teen.
• Report Card Time: 3 Ways To Help Your ChildA midyear report is a good time for you and your child to set goals for the remainder of the year.
• What's Your Child Doing at School?You can, and should, keep track of what your child is learning at school.
• How To Respond if Your Child Is Caught CheatingYour child has just come home with a note from the teacher that says she was caught cheating. Your first instinct may be to ground her for life.
• What if Your Child Doesn’t Like Her TeacherIn the best of all worlds, every child would love every teacher. But in reality, sometimes a child and a teacher just don’t click.
• What If Your Child Doesn’t Get Along With the Teacher?Often, children tell parents early in the year that they don’t like their teacher.
• New Study Reports: School Attendance Really MattersIt seems obvious to say that kids need to be in school to learn.
• What to Do If a Child Says She Doesn't Like a TeacherAfter parents, teachers are the most important adults in children's lives. But sometimes a child will say she doesn't like a teacher.
• Parents Can Help Children Get Along With TeachersStudents do better in school when they have a good relationship with their teachers.
• Help Your Child See All That School Can Do to Help HerWhen the excitement of the new school year has worn off for your child she may decide she doesn't like school anymore.
• Dealing With Student Frustration“I hate school!” “Math stinks!” “I’m dumb!” Statements like these are often signs of a child who’s frustrated with his schoolwork.
• Would You Know If Your Child Had Trouble Learning?You don’t need to wait for a bad report card to come home to find out your child is having trouble in school.
• What If Your Child Doesn't Like a Teacher?When children are very young, they usually adore their teachers. But as they get older, they may find there’s a particular teacher they just don’t like.
• Homework Rules for the Whole FamilySet basic homework ground rules for your children and make homework easier for the whole family.
• Back-to-School Parent HomeworkA little preparation before school starts can make it an A-plus year for the whole family.
• 10 Questions About Your Child and SchoolThe more you know about how your child deals with challenges and what's expected of him, the better you'll be able to help him achieve. Start by asking these key questions.
• 20 Questions To Ask Your Child About SchoolFinding out how things are going in your child's life sometimes takes a bit of strategizing. These tips and questions can help you get the conversation started.
• If Your Child Is the BullyWhat to do when the school says your child has been involved in bullying — and she's the bully.
• Bullying: How Parents Can Fight BackKids are often reluctant to talk about bullying. Here’s how to spot it and what to do if your child is a victim.
• Have a Conversation About SchoolGet beyond one-word answers and find out what your child really thinks and feels about school.