Tips to help your child succeed

Praise, encourage and affirm your child often
Decide with your child on a regular time and place to study
Monitor your child’s progress both at home and in school
Maintain frequent contact with your child’s teacher
Provide your child with a safe, healthy, and supportive environment

What can Parents can do to help?

Build self-confidence in your child

Encourage self-discipline by setting limits and holding your child accountable for their behavior
Provide opportunities for your child to take responsibilities in the family
Let your child know that you love them even when you disapprove of their behavior/choices

Practice good communication with your child

Repeat back what you have heard your child communicate to you
Use listening skills

Set family policies

Decide on fair rules and logical consequences for breaking them
Demonstrate the behavior that you want your children to have
Limit the amount of time your child spends watching T.V.
Control and monitor your child’s internet use