An important part of engaging with your kids involves asking them questions! You can learn so much about your kids by asking them questions that give them the space to express their interests, goals, dreams, and fears. Not only will
Get Involved in Extracurriculars
Children spend a lot of time participating in extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, art, or dance. You can be more engaged with your kids by being intentional about becoming involved in their extracurriculars. This means learning about the sports
Make Family Time Part of Your Routine
A great way to be intentional about being an engaged parent and spending time with your kids is to build family time into your daily routine! You don’t have to set aside large chunks of time every day or plan
Put Your Phone Away!
Being an engaged parent means knowing when to put your phone away. Be intentional about spending quality, technology free time with your kids, during which you can build strong and meaningful connections. When you put your phone away and give
Leave Work at Work
It can be hard to flip the switch from work mode to family mode, especially during busy and stressful moments at work. However, it is important to be intentional about staying in the moment and spending quality time with your
Being an Engaged Parent: Series Intro
Parental engagement creates an environment where children feel heard, valued, and loved, while also having room to learn, grow, and explore on their own. It fosters positive growth and development and leads to better outcomes related to academic achievement, social
Honesty
When you are honest with yourself and with the people you love, you can move toward a place of deeper connection and understanding in your relationships.
Own Your Story
Encourage and Support Your Kids
When you encourage and support your kids, you build up their self-esteem and show them that you believe in them!
A Friend Is…
In healthy friendships, there is room for growth and change, and both people feel a sense of acceptance and understanding of one another.