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We all know it’s important, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Use these tips to make sure you get off on the right foot and maintain good communication with your child’s teacher. |
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 | | The Parent-Teacher Conference
We’re now well into the school year and the first parent-teacher conferences are coming up. Here’s how you can prepare to make the most of this important meeting.
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 | | Handling Homework
Judy’s tips on what you can do to keep homework hassle-free in your home. |
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 | | When a Student Struggles
Nearly every student struggles with at least one subject during his or school years. When should you be worried and what steps can you take to get your child back on the path to academic success? |
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 | | Grading & Report Cards
As parents, we count on grades and report cards to give us a read on how our children are doing in school. Judy discusses how report cards and grades are different today than when we were students and shares tips on how we can use them as a tool to help our children. |
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 | | Balancing Academics and Extracurricular Activities
Children’s extracurricular activities are considered by many to be more important than ever today. Yet it is very easy for children’s lives to get overscheduled and out of balance. Judy shares tips on how to maintain a good balance between academics and activities and how to tell if things have gotten off-kilter. |
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 | | School Involvement for Time-Strapped Parents
Studies show that students whose parents are actively involved in their education do better in school. Judy suggests ways that you can be involved and make a difference in your child’s education – even if you don’t have a lot of time. |
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 | | Trouble with the Teacher
Most often, your child’s teacher is someone you can really count on and work with to ensure your child’s success in school. But, at some point during your child’s school years, it’s likely that you’ll encounter one teacher who you have concerns about. Judy offers advice on what you should do if this happens. |
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 | | How to Keep Learning Alive During School Vacation
With the arrival of another school vacation, students relish the break from their academic routine. But parents may be worried that hard-earned gains in learning will be lost during the hiatus from the classroom. Judy offers some tips on how to keep the kids learning – in different and, yes, fun ways. |
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 | | Changing Schools Mid-Year
Starting a new school is always challenging, and facing the transition midway through the year is even more so. Judy discusses the challenges these students typically face and what parents can do to help them prepare for the switch and make a smooth adjustment to their new school. |
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 | | The Gifted Child
There are an estimated 1.5 million students in U.S. public schools today who are considered to be gifted and talented. Often, these children need extra academic attention to remain challenged and excelling toward their potential. Thus, parents often have to work with their child’s school to make sure their children get the support and stimulation they need. Judy discusses how to determine if your child is truly gifted and how to make sure he gets the education he deserves. |
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 | | When Students Have Social Struggles or Behavioral Issues
In a previous segment, we talked about how to handle a student’s academic struggles, but often school-related struggles aren’t about math or reading, they’re about social interactions or behavior. Judy shares insights on how to tell if your child is having social or behavioral problems, when to worry about it, and what to do if there is cause for concern. |
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 | | Bullying: A Very Real Problem in Schools Today
Childhood bullying is an age old issue, but it is increasing in incidence and severity. And while bullying is not exclusive to the school yard or the school bus, those are common settings. Mix in the new opportunities for cyber bullying and a parent has plenty of cause for concern if she thinks her child is being victimized. In this segment, Judy offers tips on how to tell if your child is being bullied – or doing the bullying – and how to handle it. |
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 | | Learning Difficulties & Disabilities
Veteran educator Judy Molland notes that in her discussions with parents, questions about learning disabilities are among those that come up most frequently. She addresses parents' typical concerns and offers tips on what to do if you suspect a learning problem with your child. |
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 | | Standardized Testing and Your Child
Testing has taken on a whole new meaning – and weight – in schools today compared to years past. Not only is student achievement being evaluated, but so is the performance of schools and educators themselves. This has affected what and how kids are being taught and introduced an era of “teaching to the test” – and little else, according to some critics. Judy offers insight on what this means for students in the classroom and how parents can help their children succeed. |
