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How to have a successful school year

We've got tips on how you can stay connected with your child's teacher and classroom...without becoming an overbearing parent!

By Kristy Woudstra
How to have a successful school year

How to have a successful school year

It's not too late

The school year has started. You didn't have time to join the Parent Council. You missed the school BBQ. And you can never remember which day is gym. Is it too late? Absolutely not. It's never too late to connect, communicate and foster a great relationship with your child's school.

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02Get insider information

Teachers spend more waking time with our children through the school year than we parents do. And they are often parents themselves. Here, we talk to four teachers for their best advice on how parents can help their children have a successful year.Get the tips here.

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03Perfect the parent-teacher interview

Parent-teacher meetings are often rushed, crammed between a work meeting and making dinner. It's easy to go in unprepared and remember all the questions you wanted to ask later on. Here are some great tips on how to go in and get the information you need.Get the tips here.

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04Foster a positive parent-teacher relationship

Working with your child's teacher as a team can make for a much better school year. Here are some tips on how to connect with the teacher without becoming an overbearing parent.Get the story here.

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05Volunteer

Nothing helps you get a picture of your child's day like volunteering in the school. But so many of us have full-time jobs (in or outside the home) and we can't help with recess duty every day. What about helping on a field trip? Here is our guide on what you need to know about about being a chaperone.Get the article here.

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This article was originally published on Sep 17, 2012

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