School Age

What you do and say helps your child perform better at home and at school. Loving words and actions - from both dad and mom - help kids learn and succeed.

When parents are involved, kids:

• Attend more days of school
• Get better grades
• Are less likely to use alcohol, drugs and tobacco; and
• Are less likely to drop out of school
  
  

Help your child deal with feelings, friends, bullies, grades, and sports. For ideas on what to say and do, call the Parent Help Line. Your kids need you. They want to share your time and your activities.

Read these tip sheets for parenting ideas.

Do you teach soft skills at home?	Parents Beware: Know How Cyber-bullying Affects Your Family
School-Age Obesity: Know Your Child's Risks	Nourish Your Tween's Self-Esteem
Dry Drowning	Dangers or Roller Shoes
Are we there yet?	Back to school
Are your child's shots up to date?	Cell phone 101 for parents
Bullies and Victims both at risk	Super Lice could be a problem
Beware of home drug test kits	Children who hurt animals must get help
Childhood obesity linked to Type 2 diabetes	Coping with an angry teen
College vs. job. Parents' influence on their students	Family vacation survival tips
Facts about kids and colds	Fun in the sun can be dangerous
Gun safety for families for kids	Hazing. Is it part of your teen's school activities?
Improved Sleep May Improve Grades	Herbal and home remedies risk
Keep your family healthy	Help Your Kids Avoid Looksism
Missing children information parents should know	Methamphetamine labs near you
Parents can help stop hazing	Paintball safety
Protect your teen from drug and alcohol use	Prepare for a new school year
Start the school year with good study skills	Small talk fun conversations with your teen
Tips for flu season	Stay in charge when your teen is home alone
Tips to help overweight children	Talking to your kids about drugs
What did you do at school?	Time to get help?
Backpacks: both helpful and harmful	Tips for parents when talking to teachers
Coping with a child’s anger	What makes a family strong
Expand your child's world with activities	Are sport utility vehicles safer than cars?
Fun in the park	Coaching a youth sports team
Got a minute? Give it to your kid	Skills for School Success
Helping parents stay organized	Fall family activities make long-lasting memories
How to say I Love You	Gardening: get back to basics with children
IEPs and 504 plans	Has your child had a successful year in school?
Improve your life	How to be a good sport
Join the school success team	How to talk to a coach
Kids who steal	If a child needs to go to the ER
Love, kindness and saying I’m sorry	Is your child ready for middle school?
Making holiday memories	The joy of being a single parent
Parent involvement: attend parent / teacher conferences	Lawnmower safety
Parents and schools working together to achieve success	Make back to school fun and easy
Prepare for a new school year	Out of school suspension and expulsion
Protect your family against carbon monoxide poisoning	Parents are teachers
Reduce frustration and stop yelling	Prevent head lice
Start the school year with good study skills	Protect your kids from MRSA
Summer safety tips	Safety tips for network sites
Teaching children pro-social skills	Stay away from bees
The dangers of internet socializing	Teach your child to be a good loser
Tips for traveling with children	Ten ways dads connect with their children
Update of TV and video violence	Tips for child advocates
Herbal and Home Remedies	Treat head lice
	What to do if your child refuses to go to school