Radio Commentary
No matter how
busy parents are, there are things they can do to help their children succeed
in school.
To start, it’s important to organize
your time. Try to plan work and activities around school and practice schedules.
Also plan to do a few things at
once. For example a child could start doing homework in the car while the
family is waiting for an older sibling to get out of school.
The
car is also a quiet place where parents and children can talk together uninterrupted.
It’s also a good idea to find other
people to help. A babysitter can sometimes help with homework. Grandparents who
live nearby can often lend a hand with carpooling.
Friends
and neighbors are often willing to trade services and pitch in when needed.
Alternative scheduling can also make
a big difference. Though many parents check homework at night, it sometimes
works better for parents to do it in the morning, while a child is eating
breakfast.
If work schedules make it possible
to have only a quick dinner in the evenings, try to compensate in the mornings
with a big, hot breakfast.
Also remember that weekend schedules
can make up for weekday shortfalls.
And
finally, it’s a good idea to figure out a way to help at school even if your
work schedule is complicated.
Be
flexible and creative. But find ways to stay involved.
