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Parenting Tips
Helpful advice on how to support learning at home from a variety of sources.

Helping Your Child Series - Tools and information to help children succeed in school and life. U.S. Department of Education. - en Español -

How and When Parents Teach - Excerpt from Reading, Writing, Math: How Parents Can Help Children Succeed in School by Dr. Dorothy Rich.

Lessons for Effective Parenting - Parents Action for Children.

Six Ingredients for Learning - Minnesota Family Involvement Initiative, University of Minnesota Extension Service.

Ten Tips for Raising Happier, Healthier Children - National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices.

Read with your child
Research shows a direct link between early childhood reading and school success.

Teach your child values
There are basic values that bind us.

Ask your child about school
Even hearing a funny story is positive. The key is to get your children talking about school.

Find time for praise
When your children work hard, let them know you're proud!

Make sure homework gets done
Ask about homework daily. Your children may get annoyed, but this helps reinforce the importance of getting homework done.

Establish discipline at home
Proper discipline at home teaches children self-control and respect for others - qualities that lead to a productive and successful adulthood.

Limit electronics
Studies have shown that students who spend too much time watching television or playing video games are more likely to receive poor grades.

Add Education to Your Summer Family Vacation
Learning can happen anywhere, even while visiting Grandma this summer.

Be Ready for Bad News
Practical advice parents can use to help children deal with grim news.

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    Getting School Ready - A guide for parents, family members, caregivers, and teachers of children who will be attending kindergarten in Minnesota. (CAUTION: LARGE 8MB file).

    Thinking skills: How parents can help - Education Minnesota

    Crib Notes - Enjoy these simple activities with your child that improve learning!

    Fun and Learning for Parents and Children: An Activities Handbook, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


    July 2001 - The Overscheduled Child: Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap, Connect for Kids.

     

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