Here are some parent-proven tips on how you can, too. Check with your employer to find out whether your employer works with local schools. A growing number of companies now allow employees to take some time off to volunteer in school or to attend parent-teacher conferences. Other employers take part in Adopt a School programs where the company helps the school with volunteers, supplies and other things to help children learn. If your employer does not have such a partnership, perhaps they will be willing to establish one with your child s school.
Many companies allow employees to take one or more personal leave days each year.
Most are happy to have employees use a leave day to visit a school. Tips on finding more time Use time in the car with children of any age, or even bath time with young children, to squeeze in a little more learning. Decide what s really important to you. Most likely, it s your kids. Then consciously decide how to spend your time.