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When a child asks permission to join a team or club, first find out as much as possible about the activity. Then discuss your conâ€" cerns with your child. Make sure both of you have a realistic understanding of how much time Parents know that their child‘s uccess in school goes far beyond earning the ABCs and doing algebra homework. As children head back to class, World Book offers some simple ways for paâ€" rents to help their children do well in school. _ Has a feeling of déja vu hit yet? Children in almost every houseâ€" hold have gazed at their parents with the wideâ€"eyed, innocent "pretty please‘" look, or shot them with an "I‘m not a child anyâ€" more‘" expression while citing one of the above quotes in their own particular way. Each issue is indeed a challenging one and requires negotiation and com:â€" promise. We‘ve put together a list of things that parents might know are important, but might not think of helping with school," says Alvin Granowsky, Ed.D., World Book‘s vice president of School and Library Services. "For instance, _ parents _ sometimes think they have to have all the answers to children‘s questions. But what‘s really important is that parents know how to search out answers with their children," says Granowsky. â€" "The little things that parents do every day can add up and make all the difference in the world." my grades up too! Because parents are so busy, the tips are designed to take little time and fit into daily life: Compromise is key to solving conflicts between parents, kids "Can‘t I have an afterâ€"school job this vear?" "I really want to join the team ... and I promise to keep en ways you can help our children in school GREAT SAVINGS AT BURGER KING! l |____" _ ue _ l C900 Cogln hok ty en s § css s comporinon evem .. VWR . kn ty ncdbobranbed n en cbocn acaahnaitnammaiatnni in hn cais s ud iob un ho o ne ue me on db on on on on on on on e us on oe on on us us oall Ten ways to help 1, Handle questions when theyâ€" ‘re asked. Every question is a "teachable moment‘" that could slip by if left for "later," so search out answers together. 2. Listen and ask your chilâ€" dren‘s opinions. If you build cilâ€" dren‘s self esteem at home by showing that their feelings are important, they will have the confidence in themselves that is so important in the classroom. 3. Praise your children. When they do a good job in school or at home, let them know how proud you are. _ A job can be a very positive experience for a teenager. It can also be a big mistake. A teenager 4. Read aloud to each other. Start early â€" a love of reading starts at home, and so much of education depends on the ability to read. 5. Teach your child the joy of reading by example. Read and show how important reading is by having all kinds of books, magaâ€" zines and newspapers available at home. Turn off the TV for quiet reading time. In general, afterâ€"school activiâ€" ties are a great way for children to make friends and build selfâ€" confidence. But it‘s important that they understand that they may have to sacrifice some of the time they formerly spent on phone calls and other fun activiâ€" ties. Make it clear that schoolwork comes first, and that you still expect chores to be done. By discussing these issues, you can ensure that your child knows what he or she is getting into, and is really committed to the activiâ€" ty, rather than joining on a whim. the activity will take up and how this will affect the child‘s other activities. your way ... In Waterioo FREE EXPIRY DATE: SEPT. 14, 6. Provide a quiet, wellâ€" equipped study place at home. Have a dictionary, an atlas, and other reference materials availâ€" able so that children are best able to do their homework. 7. Establish a routine for playâ€" time, meals, studying and bed: time. The importance of structure and time planning are taught when you live according to a schedule. 8. Give even very young chilâ€" dren "jobs" to do around the house. Developing good work ha: bits early helps children apply selfâ€"discipline in school. 9. Ask your children what they are studying and get to know their teachers. Your interest deâ€" monstrates that you think school is important. 10. Venture out to the library. museums, plays, craft shows and fairs. Interesting experiences exâ€" pose your children to new things and will help them absorb and understand their school work who is involved in afterâ€"school sports or clubs should be strongly discouraged from giving these up to take a minimumâ€"wage job flipping burgers or pumping gas after school. On the other hand, working a few hours on the weekend probably won‘t involve much sacrifice and will allow the teen to make a little spending money. A partâ€"time job can help a teen to develop selfâ€"confidence and responsibility. But the same conâ€" cerns that apply to involvement in afterâ€"school activities are releâ€" vant in this case. Make sure the teen is aware of the time commitâ€" ment involved. Let him or her know that if you see evidence that schoolwork is being neglected, you will insist that working hours be curtailed. * Bacon Double 4 by Linda Fa: Ti Gourmet Food, Baby Baskets, /Â¥ 9 )& Getâ€"Well Baskets, P i Gifts for all occasions #de} j l > Come in and browse lue ... L e GIFT SHOP _ 181 PARK ST. 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