Title: The Benefit of Parents and Teachers Working Together
Headings: How Parents and Teachers Can Work Together for the Child's Benefit
How Parents and Teachers Can Work Together for the Child's Benefit
Communicate
Approach Issues Head-On
Deal With the Tough Stuff Together
Consider Other Perspectives

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How Parents and Teachers Can Work Together for the Child's Benefit
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Communicate
Approach Issues Head-On
Work Together
Consider Other Perspectives
The best tip for school success is to make sure that parents and teachers are working together as allies. Sometimes, though, it can seem as though there’s a chalk line drawn down the middle of your child’s life. On the home side, there are all the things you know about your child, the help you give them for homework, and their social development with siblings and peers. On the school side of the line, there are all the things your child’s teacher knows about them, the help they're getting with their school work, and their social development with peers. The information on both sides can be combined to create a fuller understanding of your child. This is not only of benefit to them but also to you and their teachers. Try these tips for creating a great relationship with your child's teacher. Back to School in a Pandemic: What Families Can Expect This Fall
Communicate
It’s something parents hear all the time, but it bears repeating.