10 Back To School Tips For Parents

Back to School Tips for parents   After parenting for over 30 years, I gathered 10 tips this week for parents and back to school week.  Here are a few tips, listen to the show for more!    1. Get organized: Create a daily or weekly schedule for your child, including time for homework, extracurricular activities, and play. This will help your child know what to expect each day and help you avoid overscheduling.   2. Set an expectation strategy for your child : Talk to your child about what you expect in terms of schoolwork, behavior, and manners. Be clear and consistent in your expectations.   3. Help Your Child Understand Long Term Goals: Help your child understand that it is not just the grades that matter, but also the effort he or she puts into schoolwork.   4. Normalize a Space for Positive Thinking : Affirmations before school, Expectations and Hard work will be normal and welcomed. Help your child develop a positive attitude towards school by talking about the things he or she likes about school, such as friends, teachers, and activities.   Homework   Here are a few things you can do to help your child with homework:   - Provide an uncluttered quiet place for them to do their work.   - Offer assistance if needed, but don't do the homework for them.   - If needed, hire a tutor to help them out.   What are some back to school tips?  Where do I find help for my child?  How do I find tutoring for my child?  How to set a schedule for back to school?  How to help my child with homework?