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Being an active participant in your child’s education not only builds a strong foundation for their academic success, but it also creates opportunities to connect and foster positive growth in your relationship. Talk to your kids about their school day and ask them questions about what they’re learning. This shows that you care and are interested in their lives, while also providing an opportunity for them to share their feelings and experiences with you. 

If possible, try your best to participate in school activities when the opportunities arise. This may involve attending awards ceremonies, parent-teacher conferences, school plays, or helping out in the classroom or on field trips when volunteers are needed. Another great way to stay involved in your child’s education is to be available to help them with homework, studying, and projects. This sends your kids the message that you are invested in their well-being and can provide a sense of security and stability in their lives. 

We hope that the tips we have shared throughout the past week will help you find ways to become more engaged and involved in your child’s life! Remember, the most important thing you can do is be intentional about spending quality time and expressing your love to your kids.

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 this show your child that you genuinely care about their passions, interests, and worries, but it will also help you foster a deeper connection and find new ways to become involved and engaged in your child’s life.

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 they play or activities they like, so that you can ask them questions and show your interest. It also involves going to games, piano recitals, dance recitals, or art showings to support your child whenever possible. You can even spend quality time together by practicing the sports they play in your backyard or a local park, drawing and painting together, or asking them to play a new song they learned on their instrument for you. Some parents may choose to volunteer as team parent or sign up as the coach for their child’s sports team.

There is no right or wrong way to show your support and become involved in your child’s extracurriculars. We encourage you to find what works best for you!

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 big adventures to spend quality time with your family. It can be something as simple as having family dinners certain days of the week when everyone is home or setting aside one weekend afternoon to do something together as a family. During these moments with your kids, you can ask questions and have conversations that foster growth and connection as a family!

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 your child your full attention, you are able to learn about their interests and show them that you value your time together.

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 kids. A key aspect of being an engaged parent is making a conscious decision to leave your work behind when you walk in the door. 

You have the ability to choose how you want to show up and what energy you want to bring into your home. When you choose to try your best to let go of the stressors and responsibilities that pull you away from the present moment with your family, you are showing your kids that you value your time with them. Being intentional about staying in the present moment allows you to create deeper bonds with your children, while having fun and strengthening your family!

No one is perfect, and sometimes, no matter how much we want to be present, there are work emergencies that have to get taken care of. When these moments arise, remind yourself that you’re trying your best. It’s okay to have to pull away every once in a while to take care of responsibilities, but try your best to keep it from becoming a habit.