by Rich Patterson | Jan 28, 2019 | Character, Parenting, Resilience
Teaching Persistence As a former high school band director, I often told my students that sometimes the last thing I taught them was music. Life skills like teamwork and Persistence helped develop skills in them that they would use for the rest of their lives. The...
by Rich Patterson | Jan 11, 2019 | Communication, Family & Relationships, Parenting
Your Child’s Friends Do you know your child’s friends well enough to say they are a positive influence, that they do well in school and avoid risky behaviors, such as alcohol and other drug use? If not, today is an excellent time to start learning more...
by Rich Patterson | Dec 21, 2018 | Achievement, Communication, Parenting
Parents Team With Educators – Part 3 In this three-part series, we discussed Parents’ Team With Educators. In the first part, we looked at Establishing Trust; in the second part, we discussed Making Connections. In part three, we will look at why schools...
by Rich Patterson | Dec 19, 2018 | Achievement, Communication, Parenting
Parents Team With Educators – Part 2 In this three-part series, I will discuss Parents’ Team With Educators. We discussed establishing trust with educators in the first part, thus building your understanding. Trust will bring about the chance to ask...
by Rich Patterson | Dec 17, 2018 | Achievement, Communication, Parenting
Parents Team With Educators – Part 1 It is apparent right from the classroom’s front door when you enter a school that believes in teaming up with its parents. You will feel welcome in the office, hallway, and when you meet the teacher during the school...
by Rich Patterson | Dec 3, 2018 | Family & Relationships, Parenting
Parenting During the Holidays Being a good parent is a tough job which can be made even more difficult during the upcoming holidays. Now, imagine how difficult it is for the classroom teacher to have a room full of kids who are all anxious for the holidays and...
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