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Parent Pointers to Ponder

Parent Pointers is one of Education World's Newsletters 'R Us features. This series provides principals with ready-made features that can be cut-and-pasted into school newsletters. Parent Pointers provides simple, practical tips for parents on a variety of topics from raising good citizens to improving a child's school performance.

Parent Pointers Volume #1
Communicating With the School Year-Round

Parent Pointers Volume #2
Providing Homework Support

Parent Pointers Volume #3
Helping Kids Get Organized

Parent Pointers Volume #4
Emphasizing the Importance of Reading

Parent Pointers Volume #5
Starting a Conversation

Parent Pointers Volume #6
Modeling Good Citizenship

Parent Pointers Volume #7
Listening to Children

Parent Pointers Volume #8
Praising Your Children

Parent Pointers Volume #9
Emphasizing the Importance of Reading -- Part 2

Parent Pointers Volume #10
Communicating With Older Children

Parent Pointers Volume #11
Teaching Responsibility

Parent Pointers Volume #12
Focusing on the Importance of Learning

Parent Pointers Volume #13
Have a Good Summer!

Parent Pointers Volume #14
Getting the School Year Off to a Good Start

Parent Pointers Volume #15
Promoting Understanding in Math

Parent Pointers Volume #16
Rewarding Your Children

Parent Pointers Volume #17
Setting Goals

Parent Pointers Volume #18
Keeping Your Children Safe

Parent Pointers Volume #19
Coping With High-Stakes Tests

Parent Pointers Volume #20
Showing Good Manners

Parent Pointers Volume #21
Sparking Science Interest

Parent Pointers Volume #22
Improving Time Management

Parent Pointers Volume #23
Dealing With Sadness

Parent Pointers Volume #24
Be Safe Online

Parent Pointers Volume #25
Encouraging Children to Read

Parent Pointers Volume #26
Following Current Events