Working parents

There are workers all over the country who feel that their time off is too restrictive, whether it’s because of a formal company policy or because of an internal culture that makes it difficult to take time off the time granted through formal policies. Here's how we alleviate time-off backlash.

Teachers, involve parents, in a positive manner, at the very beginning of the school year. If difficult conversations come up, you've already built positive rapport with them. I call each one of my students' families before school even starts.I introduce myself.Invite them to back-to-school...

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Raising children can sometimes be exhausting and frustrating. Remembering to speak positively with your children will not only help your child to choose more positive behaviors, but can also create a more positive home environment for all. When stating expectations for your child, always phrase...

Doe Fighting With your spouse affect your child? The Answers will not please you! Yes it does, in the most negative way. Look Inside for How

Stay at home moms work a job that is all-consuming and often thankless. Motherhood is work that is important and noticed even when it's not expressed.

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You can't punish your child into good behavior. But the right consequences motivate your child to good behavior and put you back in control. Here's how.

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Lately I've been thinking a lot about how to get parents more involved in the learning that happens at school. In my board, more and more over the years we have been discouraged from sending home work that is to be assessed. There has also been a major reduction in homework in general - homework is not something to be assigned for the sake of giving homework - if work is sent home, it is usually something the student didn't complete during class time. Now, don't get me wrong - as a parent of…