The document provides parents with tips to help their children succeed in school. It recommends that parents get involved with their child's school by joining the PTA, attending meetings, and volunteering. Parents should also communicate regularly with their child's teachers to understand their strengths and weaknesses. At home, parents should provide a distraction-free study area, ensure homework is a priority, and keep their child organized. Most importantly, parents are advised to regularly talk with their child about their feelings towards school, goals for the year, and progress. With involvement and open communication, parents can support their child's academic success.

1. HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN
SCHOOL
TERRY BADER | TERRYBADER.COM

2. IT'S OKAY TO FEEL
A LITTLE LOST
One of the hardest ordeals a parent can go
through is seeing their child struggle in
school. From time to time students will be
faced with academic challenges, whether
learning a difficult subject or falling behind in
a class.
Just as often the parent themselves is facing
their own struggle--not knowing where to
start to help their child be successful in
school. But there are a few simple steps you
can take as a parent to ensure your child’s
academic success.

3. GET INVOLVED WITH THE SCHOOL
Your child’s school is the powerhouse of their education. By getting to know the staff and getting
involved with the school, you’re showing support towards your child’s education.

4. TEACHERS ARE YOUR
TEAMMATES
Talk with their teacher and other staff members to
know how they’re doing academically and socially.
Gaining insight on your child’s strengths and
weakness will help determine strategies to aid them
to be successful.
Being in contact with their teacher also let’s your
child know that what goes on in school will be shared
at home. This will help them take their academics
much more seriously.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:
Join the PTA
Attend parent teacher conferences
Become a classroom helper
Chaperone field trips
Attending school board meetings
Plan class parties.
Keep in mind, some kids at certain age levels may
feel embarrassed by their parent’s presence around
their peers, so it’s ideal to assure them you're just
trying to lend a hand to the school community.

5. GIVE SUPPORT AT HOME
The best place to give support and aid your child’s academic success is at home. Home is where they
spend the majority of their time and has a huge effect on their academics.

6. KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Having a positive attitude and offering
encouragement from home gives your child an
unbeatable support system. Showing them a daily
positive attitude towards school work will build their
confidence as learners and give them powerful
models, which benefits their success in school.
TOP PRIORITY IS HOMEWORK
Homework helps them develop a sense of
responsibility and a work ethic. This goes the same
for their studying habits and test preparation. Set
aside a time and comfortable place at home
specifically for homework and studying, without any
distractions from technology.
THE KEY IS ORGANIZATION
Keep your child organized and focused in their
studies by staying in check with an assignment book
and homework folder, keeping their study space neat,
and coming up with a to-do list together. This will
guarantee them to be ready and prepared for school
on a daily basis

7. TALK WITH YOUR CHILD
The most effective way for your child to succeed in school is to talk to them. Time after time, parents
and teachers set goals for children by talking to everyone else but the student themselves.

8. ASK HOW THEY FEEL
ABOUT SCHOOL
HAVE AN OPEN DISCUSSION
During this conversation, be sure not to comment and hold back on giving them
advice--just listen. This gives them ownership of their goals and gives you an
insight to how they feel and what they think of their academics.
ASK WHAT THEY WANT
TO ACCOMPLISH THIS
SCHOOL YEAR
TELL THEM THAT THEY
ARE THE BEST JUDGES
OF HOW THEY’RE
PROGRESSING

9. THANK YOU!
Whether it’s a new subject and a tough to
manage workload, it’s important to always
show your support and staying involved. The
key to your child’s success in school is being
active in their academics and working with
them towards their goals.
THERE WILL ALWAYS BE OBSTACLES
AND ROADBLOCKS WHEN IT COMES
TO HELPING YOUR CHILD IN
SCHOOL.
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