Childrens problem-solving and getting help
All children have their ups and downs in school. There may be an issue with a teacher or class, or a problem with another child at school. Your child may experience academic or behavior problems that interfere with school performance. Your family may be going through a period
of change—a new marriage, a divorce, a serious illness or even a death in the family—and this could be affecting your child’s behavior or academic performance. Whatever the problem, there are resources within the school and the community to help you handle these problems.
Here are signs that your child may be having a difficult time or needs extra attention:
• a dramatic change in behavior (such as when an outgoing child becomes withdrawn or has a marked change in eating patterns)
• a sudden drop in grades
• increased discipline problems
• never seeming to have homework
• not wanting to go to school
Remember the fourth secret to school success: Be a partner with your child's school. Check out advices to find out how to be a partner with your child’s school when there are problems.
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