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Parent-teacher conferences are a key way to stay informed about your child’s progress in school. Here’s how to make the…Read More
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Talking About School
Have a Conversation About School
Get beyond one-word answers and find out what your child really thinks and feels about school.
Communicating With the Teacher
Adjusting to the New School Year
Our tips for helping your child have a smooth start.
When You’re the New Mom (or Dad) at School
If you think being the new kid at school is difficult, try being the new parent. Your child may have the ability to make new friends during class, over lunch, and at...
Get Involved
5 Reasons To Get Involved
Higher grades and better behavior are just a few of the benefits of parent involvement.
Inspiration
8 Back-to-School Family Traditions
Creating 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.
Are You a Helicopter Parent?
You’ve heard the term "Helicopter Parent." They're the moms and dads who hover low over their children, ready to swoop in for a rescue whenever the going gets tough. But kids learn best when they’re allowed to try things on their own, even if it means occasionally failing.
To see where you fly on the helicopter spectrum—too low, just right, or totally off course—answer these questions.
More Articles for Involved Parents
What School Parent Groups Do
PTOs and PTAs are often known for their fundraising, but they do a lot more.
When Motivation Levels Differ: Motivating Your Kids Without Comparing Them
In many families, one child is self-motivated and directed while the other is not. How should parents help the unmotivated child without drawing comparisons to the i...