A little girl, asked where her home was, replied, "where mother is." Keith L. Brooks
The Positive Influence of Being Involved in your Child's Education


It has been shown many times over in research studies that a parent who is involved in their child's education has a positive impact. It's reflected in improved grades and test scores, strong attendance, a higher rate of homework completion, higher graduation rates, improved attitudes and behaviors in the child, as well as the child being more likely to become involved in positive extra-curricular activities. Send out the message early in your child's education that your home is an involved and active supporter of their learning.

Probably the most important element of a positive learning environment at home is structure. But what is too little or too much? If we're too lenient or expect too little, your child may become disorganized or unmotivated. If we're too rigid and strict, it can cause undue pressure or cause your child to feel unable to deliver on your expectations.

So what's the best way to meet in the middle and create a positive learning environment for your child at home?

Help your child develop a work area where they can study and focus without being interrupted. Children usually do better when they have a private study area away from interruption. If your child prefers doing their work at the kitchen table, make sure other family members understand the kitchen is off-limits during study time. Make sure your child has plenty of supplies and reference materials available and that the area has plenty of light. Regardless of its location, ensure the area is quiet and that your child can study and work uninterrupted.

Agree on a regular time for studying. To help your child make homework a habit, schedule a set time each day for homework. Perhaps breaking study time up into smaller increments would work better for your child than one solid period. Work with your child to find out what works best for them. In addition, be sure your child has a sufficient break between the time they arrive home from school before they sit down to work in order to 'decompress' from their school day.

Help your child develop a method of keeping track of homework assignments. This can be a difficult chore for some students. Developing a successful way of keeping track of assignments then scratching them off as completed helps them develop a productive method for accomplishing tasks later in life.

Develop a positive line of communication with your child's teacher. Teachers are usually very willing and excited to work with an involved parent to help the child's overall success in school. Whether it's notes sent back and forth in your child's backpack or an e-mail correspondence, make sure your teacher knows your open for suggestions as how to better assist them in the homework and study process at home.

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Who knows, it could present a terrific opportunity for you to learn from your child as well.

Prop 8 No, Yes, or Undecided. Let California Decide

Facts, various quoted sources, Key points about both campaigns and many truths revealed. 4 part video and to fully understand all the content please watch all 4 videos. Part 1 Key points in this section my Introduction to Prop 8, Background, and Judiciary Descision. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itUQpITMeFY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Zau4SY4qw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOtzmPnGTGc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtUlJel4RR8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q2R7O-0WRo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxQ6BBdXg78 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq_o8S8gs9E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlxJJUtI7g4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9G5s9aqk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkqPL19vh4E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAuoixO4GVE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiuMo6RihHw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s-9qxRg2yA http://www.virsil.com/JRC.html WHO OPPOSES PROP 8? Political Groups and Organizations Bayard Rustin LGBT Coalition PAC Black American Political Association of California California Democratic Party California Young Democrats Courage Campaign Del Mar/Carmel Valley Democratic Club Democracy for America Democratic Alliance for Action Democratic Club of San Jose State University Democratic Womens Forum of San Francisco Democrats for Israel Los Angeles Democrats of Rossmoor Elections Committee of the County of Orange-ECCO Escondido Democratic Club Foothill Community Democrats Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Green Party Honor PAC Irish American Democratic Club Lake County Democratic Club Libertarian Party of California Log Cabin Republicans California Los Angeles African American Women Political Action Committee Los Angeles County Democratic Party NARAL Pro Choice California Privacy PAC Northeast Democratic Club Owens River Democratic Club Planned Parenthood Action Fund Potrero Hill Democratic Club Poway Democratic Club Progressive Democrats of America, Monterey County San Mateo County Democracy for America Santee Democratic Club Silicon Valley Young Democrats Stonewall Democrats California Stonewall Democrats of Ventura County Stonewall Young Democrats The Lake County Stonewall Democratic Club The No on 8 campaign includes: ACLU of Northern California ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties ACLU of Southern California American Institute of Bisexuality Anti-Defamation League Asian & Pacific Islander Equality Asian & Pacific Islander Equality-Los Angeles Asian & Pacific Islander Equality-San Francisco Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California Barbara Jordan / Bayard Rustin Coalition Bienestar Billy DeFrank Lesbian & Gay Community Center (San Jose) Black AIDS Institute CAA Chinese for Affirmative Action California Faith for Equality California NAACP California NOW The Center Advocacy Project (San Diego) Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) Congregation Kol Ami Courage Campaign Equality California Family Equality Council Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Gay And Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast (GALA) GSA Network Human Rights Campaign Jordan Rustin Coalition L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Lambda Legal Latino Coalition for Justice-Los Angeles Libertarian Party of California Liberty Hill Foundation Log Cabin Republicans-California Love, Honor, Cherish Marriage Equality USA Metropolitan Community Church of Los Angeles National Black Justice Coalition National Center for Lesbian Rights National Council of Jewish Women National Council of Jewish Women California National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Our Family Coalition Pacific Center Pacific Pride Center (Santa Barbara) PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Pride At Work The Progressive Project Republicans Against 8 San Diego LGBT Community Center San Francisco LGBT Community Center Santa Cruz County No on 8 Stonewall Democrats California Trans Equality LA Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry Action Network The Wall Las Memorias Zuna Institute

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It's times like these when consistent disciplinary action is imperative to teaching your child positive and acceptable behaviors. This shows your child that not only do you love them and the rest of the family, but you love yourself as well. Since we're all more inclined to say things we don't mean when we're upset, it's sometimes best to give ourselves a time-out period to cool off before we say something we don't mean. Lay it all out in black and white, in language your child can clearly understand. So make sure that what you say and do around your child will help build a strong sense of security and self esteem.