Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in School
- Talk with your child. Be available to listen and share information.
- Pay attention to your child’s strengths. Set high but realistic expectations and help him develop realistic self-expectations.
- Encourage your child to make choices, even if it means making mistakes. Help him learn and grow from these experiences; this fosters self-esteem and confidence.
- Keep your child healthy; promote good nutrition and model and active, healthy lifestyle.
- Support learning at home. Share books daily; let your child see you reading and limit TV viewing.
- Communicate with your child’s school; stay involved and keep informed on a regular basis.
- Encourage your child to explore and discover the world. Foster new interests and help him make the most of the world around him.
- Help your child develop friendships and recognize the importance of trust in relationships. Teach your child to be sensitive to other people’s feelings.
- Keep your child safe; teach him appropriate safety procedures and how to avoid dangerous situations.
- Encourage community participation and awareness in your child. Help him learn to take his energy and skills beyond the classroom to help others.