How Can I Get My Child To Talk About The School Day?: Part II

Communicating with your child about their school day is very important. Many times parents ask their child, "What happened at school today?" The answer so often is "Oh nothing". In order to get your child to talk about their day at school you have to establish a daily routine of discussing the events of the day and be active listener. Below are some ideas given by Stacy DeBroff on how to get your child to talk about your day:

1. Make yourself emotionally available to your child at bedtime, as this is a time children unload their fears and problems.

2. Keep up with the news and share what you are learning with your child. Talking about current events, politics, and history will give your child the sense that you consider them intelligent enough to take part of the conversation.

3. Many younger children will talk about their day, but middle school students become mute. To overcome this silence, ask pointed, opened ended questions. (Example: "How is your friend, Alice, doing?" or " What did the coach have you do at practice today?")

4. Don't be satisfied with one word answers. Keep asking questions until your child gives you something of substance. Even if your child gets annoyed, your child will know you care

5. Let your child express opinions, even if those are contrary to yours, without reprisal or anger. You want your child to feel comfortable telling what is on their mind so you can correct and misgivings.

6. Make sure you don't use these conversation to have your child spy on the classroom or make the teacher or other child uncomfortable. Make sure you only confront the teacher with situations that really concern you. If the teacher or children feel like your child is spying on them it could make social life for your child very uncomfortable. These conversation about the school day should be used to keep you informed and aware of how your child is doing academically and socially.

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Read Across America Day! Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

March 2ND is "Read Across America Day". This day was started by the National Education Association in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. According to an article from PBS, here are ten tips for growing bookworms:

1. Reading aloud to your child (even before birth) as often as possible. Continue to read aloud with your children even after they can read on their own.

2. Read aloud in a comfortable and safe environment.

3. Reading aloud will increase your child's vocabulary.

4. Reading aloud increase a child's attention span.

5. Reading aloud makes children realize reading is important.

6. It is important for Dads and male caregivers to participate in reading aloud. It shows the boys that reading isn't just for girls.

7. For older children, start a book club of reading aloud or listening to audio books together. Stop and discuss interesting parts. It can be an enjoyable time together.

8. Reading aloud is a special time to spend with young children that creates lasting memories.

9. Children that are read aloud to do better in school.

10. Celebrate "Read Across America Day and get your child a library card and start reading aloud today.

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How Can I Get My Child To Talk About The School Day?: Part I

According to "The Mom Book Goes To School", of students age 10 to 13, 75% say they would like to their parent more about schoolwork. Studies have show that when parents and child talk about school and school events, children perform better academically. According to Stacy DeBroff, below are some suggestions on how to get your child to talk about the school day:

1. Ask your child questions about school every day.

2. Listen to what your child is saying to you.

3. Start this practice early on to establish a routine.

4. Use active listening with your child to find out more about the day. Instead of jumping in with your opinions, stay silent for a few seconds to see it there will be more information. If there is more information respond with neutral comments or repeat what your child said to get more information.

5. Tell your child how you feel as well.

6. Tell your child about the goals and events of your day.

7. Ask questions that will get a conversation flowing. (Example: "Did anyone get in trouble with the teacher today?")

8. Try asking silly questions. (Example: "Did they serve zebra for lunch today?")

9. Make sure you don't use this time to encourage your child to spy on the teacher or other children. Don't confront the teacher on everything you hear, and only address something that truly concerns you. If the teacher or students feel your child is spying it could make life very uncomfortable for him/her. These conversations about school should be to keep you inform and aware of how your child is doing academically and socially.

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