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Stay connected to the schoolJoin the PTO or booster clubsThis is a great way to make contact with other parents, support your kids school and have some influence on what happens there. There is often a Board of Ed member on these committees so you get to meet with someone influential in your child's education. For a non-custodial parent, this again connects you to what's happening in your child's life.Other eventsThere are plant sales, bake sales, class parents (often termed class mother) and other activities. These often require that you be available during school time however. Other fund raising events such as car washes are held on weekends. Helping out or organizing these events can also help link you to your child's life.Go present in your child's classroom
Class projectsOften kids have projects to do for school. This is another opportunity to connect. Praise and encouragement honestly given are the best gift you can give your child. They often may have difficulty starting since the project may just seem too big for them. Guiding them on where they might find information or resources will help them over that hurdle. Do not do the project for them though. Pointing them in the right direction and encouraging them are the best tools.Recitals and performancesAgain another chance to connect.
For a non-custodial parent, you may not be able to do all these things at the
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