Heffner column: Praising parents for what they do well

Parents are used to being criticized, but now when schools are closed and parents are confronted with children’s days at home, they should be praised for the influence they have on their children’s educational achievement. Studies indicate that students whose parents read to them regularly in their early school years scored markedly higher on the tests that were given. Furthermore, “just asking your child how was their school day and showing genuine interest in the […]  » Read More