The Bledsoe Firm - April 2022

The Bledsoe Firm - April 2022

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3 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN EXCEL IN SCHOOL

THEY NEED OUR SUPPORT!

As parents, we want nothing more than success for our children. We want them to be successful in all aspects of their lives from sports and physical activities to school and academics. Support from parents is one of the most influential aspects when it comes to our children’s success in the classroom. Many people might see this and worry because they might not have been academically gifted when they were in school or maybe they aren’t familiar with the topics being taught today. There is no reason to worry about these factors though. You can offer support to your child in a variety of other ways that will still encourage them to reach for their academic goals. If you’re worried about your child’s grades or don’t want them to fall behind in their schoolwork, give some of these methods a try and see if their academic prowess improves or if they feel more comfortable and confident about school. Get Involved If you want your child to be successful in school, you aren’t going to be able to take a backseat and hope for the best. You need to get involved as often as possible. You can start this at the beginning of the year by attending back-to-school night or orientation night at your child’s school. Here, you will learn everything you need to know about grading, homework, the curriculum, your children’s teachers, and school policies. This will help keep you in the know and make connections at the school in case you ever need to verify, or get more information about, something. It can also help to visit the school’s website to get the calendar and stay up to date on the latest information.

Additionally, you should also look into volunteering at school or school events. You can become a classroom helper, chaperone field trips, attend class parties,

or simply read a story to your child’s class. Most kids like seeing their parents involved at their school, but pay attention to how they respond to your presence. You don’t want to make them uncomfortable or feel as if they’re being spied on. If this is the case, simply explain that you aren’t spying and just want to help out in whatever manner you can. Set and Maintain Homework Expectations Possibly the largest portion of your child’s grading scale comes from homework. Homework is great for helping students learn study skills, enhancing their knowledge, and developing a sense of responsibility and work ethic that they will retain for the rest of their lives. Help your child do their homework by creating the perfect study area. Create a comfortable, well-lit environment that is free of any distractions. You should also try to be available in case your child has any questions about their homework. It’s important that you work with them and encourage them toward the correct answer rather than simply giving them the answers. Then they can learn how to actually solve the problems. This is a great way to teach your child proper study habits while also creating time to bond with them over schoolwork. Teach Organizational Skills Strong organizational skills are important for your child to develop because they will help them stay on top of their tasks, homework, and studies. Most kids will have a planner or an assignment book that they use to keep track of their work. Make sure they are taking advantage of their planner. Have them clean up their workspace at home so they have a tidy area to do their work. Organizational skills are necessary for academic success and incredibly important for everyday life as your child grows. Give them a head start by teaching these skills early. We have the ability to influence many of the decisions that our children make when they are still in elementary school. As parents, we can put our kids on the path to success by teaching them some important skills and supporting them as they grow. Get involved in your children’s learning process and teach them the skills they need to succeed. They’ll be thanking you for your efforts when they achieve their academic dreams. —John Bledsoe

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EGG-SPLORE DIFFERENT WAYS TO CELEBRATE EASTER

F un H oliday A ctivities the W hole F amily W ill E njoy

Easter is approaching, and there are tons of activities you and your family can do to celebrate the holiday. These activities will let your children or grandchildren unlock their imaginations, all from the comfort of your own home.

Some of these eggs are filled with water, which are the eggs you don’t want. Try your luck with this fun-filled game.

Easter Cookie Kit Cost: $29.99 ThePopcornFactory.com

KiwiCo Eggsperiments Cost: $26.95 KiwiCo.com

Did somebody say cookies? Yes, we did! With this cookie kit, you and your kids will be creating edible bunnies, flowers, and eggs! The kit provides all the ingredients you need to bake delicious cookies, which is a perfect time to teach your child about the fundamentals of baking while having fun at the same time. This activity satisfies your creative needs and your cravings for a sweet treat. The traditional activities around Easter are fun, and now you have even more options to choose from — but these items will go fast so pick one up ASAP. These activities are enjoyable for the entire family, and you can create memories that will last a lifetime. Happy Easter!

These experiments bundle creativity, science, and education in one fun, family-friendly package! Instead of having your kids decorate eggs with paint, you can use this kit to conduct scientific experiments. Your child will be able to color eggs and create crystalized shells by using chemistry, physics, and biology.

Egged On Cost: $24.50 Amazon.com

You’ve heard of casino roulette, but have you heard of egg roulette? Well, now you have with Egged On, a Hasbro board game that will have

you and your children laughing in no time. You first spin the wheel to see how many eggs you will crack over your head or someone else’s.

3 MORE SUBTLE ALIENATION TACTICS USED BY NARCISSISTS

In last month’s newsletter, we discussed three common ways that parents try to alienate their children from the other parent. Parental alienation is when one parent attempts to sabotage their child’s relationship with their other parent. They do this by having the child “accidentally” overhear derogatory information or ask the child to keep a secret from the other parent. This may seem relatively harmless, but parental alienation is a form of child abuse and can cause irreparable damage to the relationship between the child and their parent. There are many alienation tactics used by narcissistic or otherwise unstable parents that might not receive a second glance. They use subtlety to ensure their methods go under the radar. They can be hard to spot, which is why we’ve gathered another three subtle alienation tactics used by narcissists. Encourage the Child to Break the Other Parent’s Rules It’s a classic sitcom scenario. The child asks one parent if they can do something, and they respond with a resounding “no.” The child then goes and asks the other parent the same thing hoping to get a “yes.” Sometimes this goes a step too far and the other parent grants permission just to

overthrow the other parent’s opinion. They may frame their response in a way that makes it seem like they are on the child’s team while the other parent is not. Spying and >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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