How to Get Our Child Ahead in School

How To Get Our Child Ahead in School
By Coach Jasmine

Most parents want the best education for their child. From putting them in private school, to moving to a neighborhood that has the best school system or even transporting them across town to make sure they have the best of the best in education.  Unfortunately, sometimes all that you have done in school placement isn’t fruitful. Your child still may be struggling or they are unhappy with the school they are attending and you scratch you head in confusion asking how you can help your child. Honestly, you already have the answer. The beauty of parenting is everything that parents need to know about their children and how to support their children lie within the children themselves. 

Well, what do you mean by that?

Great question! Have you ever heard, “Actions speak louder than words?” Well, you can apply that quote to this situation. Children respond to their environment emotionally and display their feelings physically. When they are frustrated in school, you can tell by their behavior in class and at home. It could be disruptive behavior, being withdrawn or acting bored to name a few. Whether it be at home, in school, or society in general we all naturally respond to our environment. As parenting we need to want our children’s actions, as their words might not always add up to what is being shown and other times they honestly might not be able to find the right words to tell you how they really feel.

So, how do I help my child get ahead in school?

That is another great question! To support your child in school, you must support the whole child (mind, body and spirit). Get to know your child from the inside – out. Do they respond well when you tell them that you are proud of them? How do they respond when you give them a random gift? How do they act when you help them with their homework? Understanding your child’s physical response will give you the answers of how they are feeling emotionally even when words aren’t being shared. When you show that you care about your child as a person they will respond accordingly. It is up to you, as the parent to pay attention.

Talk to them. Eliminate the guessing game and just ask. Children are smarter than what we give them credit for. It’s just a matter of talking to them. Example, if you want to know how they are doing in a particular subject, ask them open ended questions about them not about school. If you want to know how they are doing in math, ask them how they like their math teacher. Ask them how the other children like their math teach. These answers will give you insight into how they are doing in that particular class. 

Helping your child get ahead in school is about team work! You, your child and their school. Like a triangle, your child is the point of the triangle and you and your child’s school are the base, the support, the foundation. I think you get my point. Open lines of communication between you and your child’s school, specifically your child’s teachers. They have a fragile life in their hands a majority of the day, why wouldn’t you want to know more about who your child is around? The best way to open up lines is to show up to their school, but if you are unable to show up, maximize the use of technology. Email, text and phone all work well to communicate with your child’s teacher and/or school.

There are many more ways to support your child and help them get ahead in school. If you don’t know or would like more ways then seek out and ask for help.  I would be honored to help you. My name is Coach Jasmine and I am a Holistic Parenting Life Coach at Parenting Wellness Center.  We offer a variety of coaching services and packages, designed to meet your budget and schedule, including  one-on-one coaching sessions, group coaching, and online coaching.  Every month, we also sponsor a free teleclass, and invite you to join in on the call. Please visit my website www.parentingwellnesscenter.com for more information or call for a free 15 min consultation at 720-343-9081.