Extra-curricular activities such as sports, drama, music, dance, and other clubs are an important part of the education system and a child's experience in the school system. And while parent involvement in education is extremely important, parent involvement in extra-curricular … [Read more...] about Parent Involvement in Extra-Curricular Activities
Parenting Teens
A Look at the Growth Explosion of Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter parenting is on the rise. Parents have liked the possibilities of helicopter parenting. The following is a look at the growth explosion of helicopter parenting.Growth of helicopter parenting has increased substantially in the last five years. College administrators … [Read more...] about A Look at the Growth Explosion of Helicopter Parenting
Levels of Appropriate Parent Involvement
There are different levels of appropriate parent involvement with children of different ages. Parent involvement is important to all stages of childhood development, but as children begin to get older, more responsible, and search for their own identity it becomes increasingly … [Read more...] about Levels of Appropriate Parent Involvement
How to Get More Involved as a Parent
Being an involved parent can mean the difference between a child who is successful in life and one who is not. It can mean the difference between good grades and bad ones, self confidence or poor self esteem. Getting involved, however, can be somewhat overwhelming and sometimes … [Read more...] about How to Get More Involved as a Parent
How to Be Involved As A Parent: Even If Your Child Doesn’t Want It
There aren't many parents who don't want a few extra hours during the day to be more involved in their child's life, and most will tell you that being involved has great benefits to the parent and the child. And most children welcome the idea of the parent(s) being more involved … [Read more...] about How to Be Involved As A Parent: Even If Your Child Doesn’t Want It
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to