10 Tips For A Great School Year

All over this great state, families are gearing up for the beginning of a new school year (or are in total denial). As you enthusiastically prepare for the first day of school, here are a few ways you, as a parent, can help ensure a successful year.

- Adrian H. Wood

1. Wipe the slate clean.

Whether or not your child had a fantastic teacher last year, it’s time to start anew. Relinquish grudges and expect a good experience. Your example will go a long way for your child, and may deter her from become a serial complainer.

2. Reach out to your child’s teacher on a personal level.

Introduce yourself via email or whatever digital communication the teacher prefers, and share a few of your child’s character traits — good and bad — with the teacher. Keep it light and, most importantly, be supportive.

3. Volunteer.