Potential Magazine Fall 2015 - Alabama Edition | Page 20

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TEACHERS & PARENTS
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER By Suzanne Culbreth
For some students, reestablishing school
routines after a long summer break—no
matter how many years of practice they may
have—can be difficult. Unfortunately, the
brunt of this back-to-school stress falls on
parents. They have the challenging task of
ending their child’s summer reign;
pulling the plug on sleeping in, pool parties,
summer camps and other less structured
activities. As a result, in the beginning of a
new school year just getting their child to
school ready to learn takes an abundance of
energy. However, establishing a relationship
with your child’s new teachers should also
be on the top of any back-to-school list of
things to do.
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