If your child doesn’t want to go to school…
Try entertaining their comment by relating (but not giving in), “I wish I could stay home from work too. Sometimes it is really hard to get myself there.” If this is persistent, try talking to them, their teacher, or even their siblings to see if there is a more serious issue. Tip of the Week […]
If your child has difficulty focusing or remembering what you say.
Try keeping instructions clear and brief, with the shortest number of steps. Show them what you need them to do rather than just giving them verbal instructions. If you suspect your child has ADD/ADHD, try some of the other tips and strategies here: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/parenting-a-child-with-add-adhd/ Tip of the Week – October 30 to November 3, 2023
If your child is struggling at school.
Show faith in them and focus on their strengths. Find ways to work with their challenges to help them have faith in themselves. Be patient with them and with yourself. Tip of the Week – October 23 to 27, 2023
If you are parenting a child with autism.
Be prepared to advocate for them at school in a collaborative way. Just remember that your words and tone matter: it’s not what you say but how you say it. For more strategies to help, go here: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/parenting-a-child-with-autism/ Tip of the Week – October 16 to 20, 2023
About encouraging your child.
Notice and encourage every small step your child makes – in school and in other areas. For some ‘words’ that can help encourage your child, click here. Tip of the Week – October 9 to 13, 2023
If your child has a learning disability.
Stay calm and positive. We all have unique personalities and different ways of learning. It is just a matter of discovering what works best for your child. For more resources, go to: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/parenting-a-child-with-a-learning-disability/ Tip of the Week – October 2 to 6, 2023
About implementing routines.
Having a regular routine gives children stability; introduce one routine at a time and when appropriate ask the child for input. Tip of the Week – September 25 to 29, 2023
About homework efforts.
Give your child a choice of when to do homework and make sure they have a specific spot (that works well for them) to complete it. Tip of the Week – September 18 to 22, 2023
About helping your child succeed in school.
Be sure to give your child healthy food to help them succeed in school. A healthy diet helps your child’s body and mind. Looking for some ideas? Check out this free resource. . For more resources in various languages, click here. *Applicable to all children 2+ Tip of the Week – September 11 to 15, […]
About getting ready to send your pre-schooler to kindergarten.
When you know your child’s temperament, you can predict their reactions to the school environment and help them find coping strategies. Click here for more tips on school readiness and temperament. Click here to explore temperament traits and to view in other languages. Tip of the Week – September 4 to 8, 2023