How Do I Express Concerns and Build Teamwork During a Parent Teacher Conference? Stephanie’s son is in first grade. He comes home from school crying almost every day. He loses his recess and is told to stay on “the wall” because he doesn’t finish his work. Stephanie asked him why. He said he didn’t know how to do all the work and is afraid to ask his teacher (although he is usually a very outgoing child). Last year he was excited about school. He asked to have his work put on the fridge. But this year his papers ALL say stuff like “neater please!!” and “stay... (Read More ...)

What is the Recipe for Success in School? Rob and Linda have a son in third grade and daughter in fifth grade. Their son has a hard time organizing his desk and getting the correct subject book out during class. Their daughter has a hard time getting homework assignments back to the correct teacher and has received several missed assignment slips because she could not find assignments to turn in. Rob and Linda want their children to learn how to be responsible for their own assignments and school work, but they also want them to succeed in school. What are some ways Rob and Linda can help... (Read More ...)