Parents & families

Foundational Learning, Parent Involvement, Social & Emotional Learning

Mar 31, 2020

Fun Activities to Promote Executive Function Skills in a Time of Social Distancing

With much of the nation experiencing widespread school closures, a lot of teachers and parents alike are looking for creative ideas to have a little fun (and to incorporate some learning too).

Jen Perry

Mar 30, 2020

Working from Home with Children Learning from Home: Building a Schedule That Works

Right now, I’m living the new reality many parents across the world are facing—working from home while my children are learning from home.

Regina Waddell

Mar 23, 2020

5 Things Parents Can Do to Support Students Learning Online

Successful e-learning days—especially when they need to be implemented for any kind of extended period—requires educators, students, and families to adjust to new routines. Parents and other caregivers can offer some of the most important guidance students need to find the right online learning approaches, remain accountable for their work, and get extra help when needed. Here are five things parents and caregivers can do to help their child be successful when learning online:

Sarah Cornelius

Oct 24, 2019

5 TED Talks to Inspire, Move, and Motivate You as a Parent

Take a look at these 5 TED Talks that will inspire, move, and motivate you with out-of-the-box and well-thought advice.

Elaine Ho

Sep 30, 2019

4 Tips to Navigate the College Selection Process with Your Child

What are some things that you as a parent can do with your child without completely taking over the college admissions and selection process? Here are some tips on how parents can support their child as he or she makes this significant decision about his or her academic future.

Elaine Ho

Sep 09, 2019

[Teacher Tips] 7 Ways to Encourage Parent Involvement

There are several studies that have found that parental involvement plays a significant role in student success. As educators, you know this. But, how do you go about getting parents involved in their child’s learning?

Brita Hammer

Aug 29, 2019

6 Tips for Strengthening Parent-Teacher Relationships

Any working relationship requires some finesse in navigating, so we asked the Edmentum team, many of whom are former teachers, for any tips that would be helpful for strengthening parent-teacher relationships. Here is a list that summarizes some of their responses!

Elaine Ho

Aug 07, 2019

Back to (Virtual) School: 5 Things Parents Can Do to Support Students in Virtual Courses

Virtual learning does come with some unique logistics and additional challenges that parents and caregivers can be instrumental in to help their children manage. Here are five things parents can do to help their child achieve success in virtual courses.

Sarah Cornelius