In one activity, they create an alphabet book using pictures from magazines. Workshop participants also hear about how learning disabilities can affect a child's reading progress, and where to go for additional information. Despite their own lack of education, parents show an impressive eagerness to learn, says Conner. These parents really want to help their children, but many simply don't know what to do. We believe that the workshops increase parents' self-esteem as significantly as they increase their basic skills to help their children succeed.
Parents are willing if they have the tools.
Several parents have even asked about the possibility of volunteering to tutor another child or an adult.