Parents Success Libary

What Parents Should Expect from Schools

You want to make sure your child is learning and thriving at school. Consider this a "Parent's Bill Of Rights."

The Busy Parent's Guide to Volunteering at School

It's easy for working parents to feel pulled in a million directions nowadays. But just a little time volunteering at your child's school can go a long way.

Promote Media Literacy at Home

Promote media literacy in your home and prepare your child to be a more critical and enlightened consumer.

Get Involved to Help Your Child Succeed

Having trouble with your child's performance in school? Problems like misbehaving, poor grades, or simply not being noticed by the teacher can be solved by parent involvement.

Children's Fears of War and Terrorism: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Link to the National Association of School Psychologists and get ideas that will help you and your child cope with real life in a time of war.

Seven Steps To Stay Ahead

EduGuide's founder and president offers seven stay-ahead strategies that keep students on the fast-track to success through high school.

Write Diaries for Your Children

Diaries are a great way to preserve memories, build your child's self-esteem, and connect with your inner wisdom.

Why Volunteering Helps You Most

Thought volunteering was just to help others? Guess again! Here are seven ways that volunteering your time helps you and your child.

Why Parents Should Be Involved in High Schools

You may not be asked to bake cookies anymore, but there are lots of ways to stay involved in your child's high school. Here's why it's so important.

Why Earn College Credit in High School?

You could take AP calculus but you know it's a ton of work. Here's why it's worth it.

Who Will Love the Children? Name a Guardian

Most of us don't want to think of who might care for our children if something happens to us. But as parents, we have to prepare for anything.

Why Learn Another Language? Knowing Other Languages Brings Opportunities

Need a little help convincing your child to learn a world language? This brochure prepared by the Modern Language Association may help.

When We Chose Our School...

Read how one set of parents made their choice, and if they think it was the right one.

When Parents Remarry: Check Ingredients Before Blending

Before you decide to remarry, make sure your child has time to get to know his new stepparent and step-siblings. Everyone needs time to adjust to make it work.

What Standards Do We Use To Judge Schools?

There's more to school performance than standardized test scores. But how do you know what school is right for your child?

What Secret Ingredient Makes a Good Teacher?

How do you know if your child has a good teacher? Here's a hint: It's not about test scores.

What Are the Qualities of High-Performing Schools?

School shopping? Ask about these four factors to find out in advance how well your child will be taught.

Writing Workshops for Kids

It’s not always easy to keep young writers motivated and excited about the craft. But it is possible, thanks to writing workshops.

Wanted: Quality Teachers

You want the best teacher for your child. What can we do to make sure teachers are the best they can be?

Tips for Safe Computer Use

Kids today spend a lot of time in front of computer screens. Is your home computer set up to minimize strain and slouching? Get tips on proper ergonomics for kids at computers.

Tips for Getting More from Your School

When parents get involved, their children benefit. Read one mother's advice on how to get the best for your child at school.

The One-eyed Grin: Children Are Always Watching You

Read how one mom realized that her daughter was watching her, very closely.

The Joy of Rituals: Strengthening Family Ties

Learn about the importance of having family rituals and how you can create some of your own.

The Importance of Teaching Civics and Freedoms

We live in troubling times of war and terrorism. Now's the time for schools to step up and teach students the foundation of our country, our rights and freedoms.

How to Choose a School for Your Child

Are you wondering about where you child should go to school next year? Savvy parents do their homework and compare their options. Find out what you need to know before you make your decision.

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