About Family: Head Off Problems at School Before They Start

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor As parents, there's a lot we can do to head off conflicts with school personnel and help our children have a successful academic experience. Not sure how? Our Guides have the answers. 6 Ways to Handle Conflicts With Your Child's School Do you see a conflict already brewing with one of your child's teachers? Head it off with these communication tips from Ann. See More About:  parent's disability rights  special education conflicts  special education programs Teacher Information Packets for Special Needs Children If your child has a special need that his or her teachers may not be familiar with, use this resource from Terri to create a customized information packet. See More About:  school advocacy  medical issues  behavior issues Should You Tell the Teacher That Your Child Is Gifted? Carol helps us look at the pros and cons of divulging this information early on. See More About:  school options for gifted children  school problems of gifted children  educating gifted children 5 Ways to Help Your Kids With Their Homework Amanda's first tip is one that's often overlooked - reading the teacher's homework policy. Don't just glance over the information. Read it carefully and then store it in a place where you can access it later if needed. See More About:  homework help  homework strategies  healthy homework habits Family Ads School School to Parent Pre Primary School Public High School B School It Featured Articles 5 Ways to Make Time for Intimacy With Your Partner 10 Painless Ways to Cut Your Spending What to Do When a Child Discloses Abuse or Neglect What Are Your Teens Reading? Are Bamboo Baby Products Eco-Friendly? Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Recent Parenting Channel Headlines: Attending Back-to-School Night Child Care Options for Military Families SpongeBob Squarepants Negatively Impacts a Child's Attention? Advertisement