Study Skills​
Consider checking out some of these sites for tips on how to help your child reach academic success.
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7 Ways to Help Your Grade-Schooler Develop Good Study Habits
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How to Structure Homework and Time Online
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Homework Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
7 Habits of Happy Kids (by Sean Covey)
The 7 Habits teach "21st century leadership and life skills to students and create a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader." "It is a synthesis of universal, timeless principles of personal and interpersonal effectiveness, such as responsibility, vision, integrity, teamwork, collaboration and renewal, which are secular in nature and common to all people and cultures." Check it out, and consider how you can reinforce these principles at home!
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Referrals
If you feel your child would benefit from seeing an outside counselor, a list of referrals can be obtained by contacting the Jeffries School Counselor. Your child might also be referred to one of the School Based Counselors (SBCs) available through Springfield Public Schools.
Also check out play therapy available through Missouri State University at:
Family Activities
Turning off the TV and tearing your kids away from their electronics may be a difficult task, but consider some of
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these activities to get your kids outside and moving around. Research shows that spending just 30 minutes per week
(that's week, not day) of uninterrupted interaction with your kids can improve their brain function, mood and
behavior.
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Self-Esteem
Building your child's self-esteem is an important and often difficult task. Check out these links for tips on building positive self-esteem.
Kids and Technology
Learning how to use technology is no doubt an important skill in our society. However, striking a healthy balance between kids and technology can be challenging. Check out these sites for tips on finding that balance.
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Conflict Resolution
Conflict is a normal, and even healthy, part of relationships. When handled in a respectful and positive way, conflict provides an opportunity for growth. Help your child learn the skills that will help.
Parenting Classes
Strong, stable and loving families allow students to be the best learners they can be. When they are not worried about what is going on at home, children can fully concentrate on school. Here are some resources to help you gain the tools and support you need to healthily navigate life's situations and stay together.
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