Children Youth and Family Consortium Electronic Clearinghouse. The first days of school are filled with excitement, anticipation and many schedule changes and adaptations. It goes without saying that as the demands of work, home, and school lives occur, additional effort and commitment are needed to keep the home-school lines of communication open.
Children can be very different from each other.
One may need help because school work is too hard, another may need encouragement and extra stimulation at home because school work is too easy and thus boring. Only with such knowledge can we be truly helpful as our youngsters pass through the ups and downs of their school years. Back to the Basics - Tips 1. Begin the school year by meeting with your child's teacher to share where you work as well as where and when you can be reached. Verbalize your commitment to communication throughout the year.