Avoid focusing so much on grades that your child feels the need to cheat.
When it’s time to study for a test, have your child start reviewing at a different place in the notes every time.
Say, “I love you” to your child at least twice a day. Before school and at bedtime are good times.
When your child tells you something important, repeat it to make sure you understand.
It’s Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. Talk with your child about showing respect for veterans.
Ask your child to plan and schedule a fun family evening.
Play a memory game with your child. Try to remember things you each did the day before yesterday.
Today, ask for a lesson in something your child is studying. Teaching others is an effective way to reinforce learning.
Teach your child a life skill, such as how to do laundry. Feeling competent boosts confidence.
Visit the library with your child. Check out some books to read together.
Avoid interrupting during your child’s study time. But let your child plan a five-minute break after every 30 minutes of working.
Help your child make a savings plan for a special purchase.
Learn a magic trick with your child.
Ask your child to brainstorm dinner ideas for the week.
Take a compass (or a compass app) along on a walk. Let your child keep track of which direction you’re going.
Georgians receiving SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits who lost food purchased with SNAP benefits due to Hurricane Helene may request replacement of those SNAP benefits.
If you experienced a food loss due to power outages of four hours or more, you may receive replacement benefits within 10 days after reporting the loss.
To be eligible, affected individuals MUST report the loss of food to the local DFCS office and complete a Food Loss Replacement Form (Form 841) verifying the amount of loss NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 25 – so act quickly!
You can download the required form here:
https://www.glsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Form-841-Food-Loss-Replacement-Form-Rev-4.20.pdf
Ask your child to tell you the difference between wanting something and needing something.
Mention how something you studied in school has helped you in your life.
Discuss your child’s most challenging subject. What could your student do to make it easier? How can you help?
Encourage daily exercise. Physical activity can improve your child’s mood and boost brainpower.