Parent Involvement Makes a Difference to School Kids

Parent Involvement Matters

Published by: Rose Hamilton
Published on Jul 26, 2013

Parent involvement makes a difference to school kids! Studies show that kids benefit from involved parents by getting better grades and even being absent less often. So use this video at your back-to-school events to help get the message out: Parent Involvement Matters!

School age is vulnerable in the life of children. They are vulnerable to behavioral changes, emotional distress, health and similar other problems. However, this vulnerability has varied amount of impact at various stages of child development. Hence, parents are the most vital source of inspiration, guidance and support in the life of their children at every stage and age. Some of the recommended therapies to stimulate parent involvement are like:

• Participate in different activities with your children like sports, games, any volunteer opportunities etc
• Support your children in challenging situations
• Provide your children a listening ear in trying times to give them confidence to boost their trust in their parents
• Promote mutual well being
• Create opportunities of spending time with your children like traveling together, going out for picnics, playing with children indoors/outdoors
• If possible provide a pet for their kids
• Understand your children's changing needs and stand by them
• Provide appropriate guidance and control to keep the home atmosphere disciplined and healthy to avoid big problems
• Keep in touch with their friends and also connect with your child's friends parents too, to know about their families its really vital
• Help your children in their studies like helping in their homework, assignments and projects

There are no perfect model for each situation, however some effective tips and tricks workout as and when required. I wish all the parents good luck and happy parenting. 👪