• What Can You Do To Help?

    A PARENT’S ABCs
     For Success in School

    Ask your child about the school day.
     Begin your child’s day with a nourishing breakfast.
         Congratulate your child for doing well.
     Discuss homework with your child.
    E    ncourage your child to read.
    F    ind a quiet place for your child to study.
    G    ive your child responsibility.
    H    elp your child build self-esteem.
    I    nclude your child in making simple family decisions.
    J    oin a library and read with your child.
    K    eep your child on a schedule that includes exercise and sleep.
    L    imit television viewing by selecting programs with your child.
    M    ake the time you spend with your child special.
    N    otice, and discuss, changes in your child’s behavior.
    O    ffer to help your child organize school papers.
    P    rovide your child with good role models.
    Q    uestion the activities your child shares with friends.
    R    espect your children’s right to have their own opinions.
    S    hare an interest or hobby with your child.
    T    ake time to listen to your child.
    U    rge your child to say “NO” to drugs.
    V    isit places of interest with your child.
    W    ork with your child to set up rules of behavior.
    X    erox and save records or articles that benefit your child.
    Y    ield results by encouraging your child to do better.
    Z    ip through these activities on a regular basis.


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