I hear this question quite often, “My child is struggling in school, what should I do?   As a parent it is such a horrible feeling to see your child struggling academically. We need to support our children during these challenging times. Many parents delay reaching out to the teacher when they see their child struggling until the struggles become greater. I recommend to my clients that to reach out to the teacher as soon as possible. Often times parents are unsure on how to initiate the first step in getting their child the help they need. My Child is Struggling- Here is What To Do:  Parents Know Their Child Best: Write down your child’s strengths, also write down the areas that they struggle in. Be observant during homework time and write down your observations. This will be important to share with the classroom teacher. Develop an Open Communication with the Classroom Teacher: It is important to keep an open and positive line of communication with the teacher. You and the classroom teacher should create a TEAM partnership for your child’s success. Promoting a positive rapport with the teacher will create a positive learning environment both at school and at home.  Be […]