Encourage your child to write a nice note to an elderly neighbor or family friend.
Establish times when using digital devices is not allowed, such as during mealtimes and right before bedtime.
Exchange persuasive letters with your child. Try to convince each other of something.
Put your child in charge of taking photos at a family event.
Help your child build vocabulary. Do a crossword puzzle together today.
Talk with your child about how each of you could improve your listening skills.
Tell your child a joke. Laughing together eases stress.
If your child gets headaches, squints or holds books too close, schedule a vision check-up.
At a store, practice rounding prices to the nearest dollar with your child.
Talk about stereotypes with your child. Discuss why they’re unfair.
If you want your child to get more involved at school, set an example. Join a club or group that interests you.
Talk with your child about the qualities you each look for in a friend.
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When your child overreacts, it’s important for you not to. Set a time to talk later when you both are in control.
Let your child daydream sometimes. It can build imagination and coping skills.
Spend 20 minutes on DEAR time today (Drop Everything and Read).
Challenge your child to match every hour of recreational screen time with a screen-free hour of time outside.
Listen with interest when your child describes class content. Ask follow-up questions.
Make it clear that school is your child’s job. It’s more important than sports, hobbies, or screen media.
Help your child organize something, such as a closet or schedule.