Mentoring tips

Helping your child deal with Bullying!

Bullying is a subject that causes parents to cringe in agony. There are any faces of bullying. Here is a link to several such topics. Once onthe page you can choose the article that you would like to read. How to talk with Educators at your child’s school about bullying Tips for parents: What to do [...]

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Top 10 Ways to Improve Reading Skills

by Peggy Gisler, Ed.S. and Marge Eberts, Ed.S. Nothing is more important to academic achievement than being a good reader. Parents know their children best and can provide the one-on-one time and attention that will lead them to success in reading. Here is a list of ways to help your children become more effective readers. [...]

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Adjusting to School

You may notice that the house is a little quiet the first week of school! This is only natural as everyone adjusts to the new routines of schools. Don’t expect most children to be very chatty-it’s exhausting for anyone to juggle new classrooms, friends, early bedtimes, and earlier wake-up calls! It is an exciting but [...]

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Behavior Problems at School

It is extremely difficult to be told of your child’s poor behavior. It is normal to defend your child and look for blame or excuses. Make the effort to separate the facts from your emotions. Ask the teacher for specifics so that you can deal the actual facts rather than general complaints.

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