“Help! I don’t know how to get him to do his homework and getting him to study for his test is like pulling teeth,” proclaimed a parent about her son in Grade 4 during a parent consultation.
There is so much information available to us as parents about our child’s school life. On one hand, it’s nice to have access. On the other hand, it can feel like yet another responsibility on our shoulders.
Over the years, Calgary’s Child Magazine has shared countless back-to-school tips from educators, parenting experts, and family specialists. When we looked back at some of the advice that continues to stand the test of time, one message was clear: school success starts long before the first bell rings.
You can't quite put your finger on it, but something doesn't feel right about your child’s experience at school. Maybe you're just overthinking? Surely, everyone has their ups and downs at school, right?
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