Tips For Parents

Do:

• Be interested.
• Be a good listener.
• Discuss classes and set goals.
• Offer to help. But don’t give more help than is wanted.
• Encourage your student to be involved in school-related activities.
• Monitor time spent after school; make sure there is enough time for homework.
• Work with the school. Talk to teachers, counselors.
• Get a look at old tests. You may have to beg the teachers for them. But they are valuable learning tools.

Don't:

• Nag about school or grades. You will get tuned out.
• Don’t let your student miss school unless it is really necessary.
• Don’t make your child’s failures or successes your own; then your child may see getting poor grades as a way to rebel!

If your child is not doing well in school:
Most students who don’t do well in school feel like failures. They are frustrated, discouraged, and sometimes angry. The “I don’t care” attitude they display is often a defense mechanism. It is important for these students to know that their parents are interested, supportive, and willing to take the time and effort to help them figure out how to be more successful in school.

Call (925) 639-9119 today to schedule your first appointment.
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