*showing a love of learning.
*sharing interest in your child’s school day.
*encouraging good study habits.
*getting to know your child’s school.
*creating a quiet workplace for your child at home and providing assistance when needed.
*volunteering and participating in school functions.
*reading aloud to your child regularly and being an interested listener as they read to you.
*involving your child in school/community activities to promote his/her social, emotional, and physical development.
*seeking information regarding your child’s progress.
*communicating the importance of and respect for education.
*modeling the belief that learning is a life-long process that takes place at home as well as at school.
*helping your child establish a routine for school days. (for example: eating a healthy evening meal, having regular bath time and bed time, eating a healthy breakfast, and brushing teeth regularly.)
*checking homework daily.
*limiting television.
*setting a good example for your children. Talk to them directly about the consequences of drinking and drug use.
*making sure your children go to school every day.
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