Q: How to help my kid academically?

There’s more to helping your child academically than sitting through homework or proofreading reports. Although lending aid to homework and studying tasks is important in helping your child achieve academic success, other important aspects of support include open communication both with your child and with their teacher.

Meet their teacher as soon as you can and maintain open communication with them. Your child’s teacher is going to be your guide to how well your child is actually doing in school. Take their concerns seriously and always ask questions to clarify information or misunderstandings and never hesitate to voice your own concerns.

When it comes to interacting with your child through their school years, make sure to show interest in their school work and activities. This will help to foster healthy communication between you and your child should any issues or confusions arise for them.

If you find your child behaves negatively towards school, it is important to find out why. Are there any special services your child should be receiving to alleviate any challenges? Are you displaying a positive attitude toward school?

By maintaining open communication with your child and his or her teacher, you will be able to gather the necessary information to provide your little one with strong academic support.