How You Can Help Your Child
Succeed… 

• Provide your child with a structured place to do work
  • Away from distractions

• Set a regular time for work completion
  • A minimum of 1 -2 hours daily

• Help your child stay organized
  • Provide supplies

• Help your child set achievable academic daily/weekly goals

• Self-Nourishment/Care
  • Have snacks and something for them to drink
  • Take brain breaks from online activities (every 15 minutes)

• Be aware of changes in your child’s sleeping & eating habits

• Monitor your child’s internet & technology use

• Be Interested
  • Ask them about their progress and be ready with a “show me” or “tell me more” when they respond with just OK.

• Communicate with your child’s teachers when you have concerns
  • View your child’s teachers as partners in promoting academic achievement

• Encourage them to read, read, and read
  • Ask them a question about anything, for example, why is the sky blue? … And have them research it.