Parent Resources
Click the links below for some helpful tips on various topics:
6 Strategies for teaching the Growth Mindset - " We are all born with certain skills, but the mindset we have about the process of improving our skills and character ultimately determines our success in life."
The Language of Listening: Say What You See- " SAY WHAT YOU SEE® is a short little handbook loaded with "Aha!" points that will open your eyes to what actually works with children. Get more hugs and more respect with this elegantly simple approach."
Preparation for College- The Middle School Check list- "Junior high school or middle school is a great time for students to take control of their college preparation. Find out what students and parents can do to start building a strong academic record and a healthy savings account." (Federal Student Aid)
Study Skills for Middle School and Beyond - " Did you do your homework?" "Parents need to ask more questions than this one, teachers advise. How much should you help with homework? Monitor homework but remember it’s your child’s homework, not yours. You can help by asking questions that help guide your child to his own solutions. Some examples:
- What information do you need to do this assignment?
- Where are you going to look for it?
- Where do you think you should begin?
- What do you need to do next?
- Can you describe how you’re going to solve this problem?
- How did you solve this problem?
- What did you try that didn’t work?
- Why does this answer seem right to you?
- Tell me more about this part?
Girls and their Frenemies - "How can parents help?" An interesting article about relational aggression and what parents can do to help their child create meaningful social relationships.
Talking To Kids about Tragedy -"When a tragedy — such as a natural disaster, mass shooting or terrorist attack — occurs, it can be hard to talk to your child about what happened. How do you explain it? How much will he or she understand? Find out how to start the conversation and what you can do to help your child www.mayoclinic.org
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