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Setting the Stage for Homework Success: The Role of Parents
Parents bear a great responsibility in making sure homework is a beneficial process for their child. With the help of our experts, you can learn how to foster in your child healthy habits and attitudes that will lead to successful homework experiences.
This video explores the parent's role in
* creating a positive homework environment
* establishing homework routines
* guiding, monitoring, and overseeing the homework process
* forging a working relationship with the teacher
Meet our Experts
Eric Rosen, Ph.D. FPPR
Director of Family Psychological Services
A licensed psychologist, with 12 years experience as a school psychologist
Aaliyah Mitchell, Ed.S.
A former elementary school teacher, now an assistant principal
Pamela Lutgen
Has worked over 30 years as an elementary school teacher
Homework Solutions: A Parent's Guide for K-5
Left unresolved, homework problems can place a lot of strain on family life and can even cause parent-child relationships to breakdown.
This video helps parents to
* pinpoint where the breakdown is occurring
* learn specific steps toward solving the problem(s)
* get solutions from school
* explore possible ways to motivate your child, effectively
Meet our Experts
Eric Rosen, Ph.D. FPPR
Director of Family Psychological Services
A licensed psychologist, with 12 years experience as a school psychologist
Aaliyah Mitchell, Ed.S.
A former elementary school teacher, now an assistant principal
Pamela Lutgen
Has worked over 30 years as an elementary school teacher
Preparing for Kindergarten: A Parent's Guide
"An outstanding resource for parents." Video Librarian Magazine
Parents are without a doubt a child's first and most important teacher; and the home environment offers countless of teachable moments that can profoundly impact the way a child presents for school.
This video addresses the "whole" child, with sections on
* Health and Development
* Social and Emotional Issues
* Speech and Language
* Emerging Literacy
* Concept Development
* Transitioning to Kindergarten
Meet our Experts
Deborah A. French, M.D.
Director of Partners In Pediatrics
She has dedicated the past 23 years to her field
Clare Lashley, M.A. CCC/SLP
A Speech-Language Pathologist with 20 years experience working with children
Eric L. Rosen, Ph.D. FPPR
Director of Family Psychological Services
A licensed psychologist, with 12 years experience in school psychology
Karen Holbrook
A former pre-school instructor and director, has taught kindergarten for the past 13 years
Olivia Shindel, M.S. OTR/L
An occupation therapist, has provided early intervention services for over 10 years
Sandy Barbeau
Has worked 17 years as a Pre-school Director and Teacher
Preparándonos para el Kindergarten: Una GuĂa Para Los Padres
"This video, which was originally produced in English, provides sound advice for parents about preparing their children for success in kindergarten."
Criticas Connection
Please see "Preparing for Kindergarten: A Parent's Guide" for additional information , as this is the Spanish version of that video.