good grades are “make or break” the
relationship.
• Attend school functions. Parents can
go to open houses, back-to-school
nights, conferences, and other events
held at school to show support and
interest in their children’s education.
Involved parents also build schoolbased
networks this way, which can
be called upon if their student needs
additional support in the future.
• Establish a schedule at home. Students
can benefi t from a schedule,
with regular bedtime, homework time
and opportunities to relax. Knowing
what to expect and when to expect
it can take some of the stress out of
learning and studying, according to
Nemours health.
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A 2005 study from researchers at
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With so much to gain from
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teacher. Open communication with
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