For Parents
Working hand in hand, school staff, families, communities, and policymakers share responsibility for a child’s education. This page offers information and resources to build a strong bond between home and school.
Parent Tips
- ABC’s: Activities Benefit Children
- Academics and Activities
- Bus safety: We all play a role
- Dealing with Discipline
- The early years: How families can help
- Home alone: You’re in charge
- Homework: It can help
- How to help your child learn more
- Paying for college: Keep your child’s options open
- The School Team: Working together for your child
- The Small Screen: Setting rules for TV, computers and video games
- Studying more productively
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences are essential to share information about children and to build a stronger bond between school and home. Here are some thoughts to help you prepare for your conference:
Building Self Esteem
Here are some strategies on building your child’s self-esteem.
- Build a Sense of Security
- Build a Sense of Identity
- Build a Sense of Belonging
- Build a Sense of Purpose
- Build a Sense of Competence
- Self-esteem Checklist
- Essential Elements of Self-Esteem: Part 1
- Essential Elements of Self-Esteem: Part 2
Homework
Printable Worksheets
Websites for Parents
- About Our Kids.org
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Buddy Project
- Child and Family Web Guide
- The Children’s Partnership
- Connect For Kids
- Ethan’s Bookshelf – Inspiring Lifelong Readers
- Family Education Network
- Family.com
- Kids Count
- Learningpeace.com
- National Education Association – Parents
- National Parent Information Network
- National PTA
- New Jersey After 3
- New Jersey PTA
- Parenting.com
- The Parent Report
- Parents’ Place
- The Parents’ Circle
- PTA Central
- State of NJ Department of Children and Families