If they are having a hard time, affirm what they're going through and talk about strategies that might help. For instance, kids learning about fractions in math can help double a recipe. One of the most important things parents can do is read every day to and with children. It doesn't have to be story books. It can be comic books, magazines or directions to assemble a toy or appliance.
Parents can do a lot to reinforce the idea that learning can be fun and is important.
Parents also can help make homework a family priority by establishing a regular time for school work and creating a well-lit area to work in with necessary supplies, like pens and paper. For more information on ways to get involved in your child's education, contact your County Extension office. But many working parents don't have time to volunteer in the classroom each week or bake treats for every special event. But the most important types of parent involvement don't require parents to help out in their child's class. Instead, they have to do with opening the lines of communication with the school and clearly communicating to children the connection between school and home.