Get Involved in Your Child’s School
Research shows that active parental involvement improves a child’s success in school. Parents engaged with their child’s school are more aware of their academic and social progress, which facilitates communication as the child continues to grow. There are a number of opportunities for parents to become involved at school, so don’t be discouraged if you’ve volunteered for an activity and found that it wasn’t the right fit for you. Simply try your hand at multiple activities to see what you are most comfortable with.
- Make it clear before you begin just how much time you’re willing to volunteer. Even stay-at-home parents don’t have an unlimited amount of time to volunteer at their child’s school – many parents have other activities and interests, as well as other children to care for.
- Don’t be afraid to say no if you’re being asked to do more than you feel comfortable with – just try to say it early enough so that someone else can be found to take your place, because many trips and activities can’t be taken unless the school has a certain number of chaperones or supervisors.
