Credentials in: Early Childhood Education/Child Screening Assessment Specialist/Family Advocate.
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Occupation: EarlyChildhood Educator/Assesment Specialist/Family Advocate
Member Since: January 4, 2014
Answers: 3
Last Update: January 4, 2014
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My 12 year old son recently told me that he had no friends and i just thought it was a phase until i popped into the lunchroom one day and he was sitting alone with no one at his table.
Sorry for such brief details but my iphone has 2% battery (link)
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Find out what kind of interests your son has & pace him activities he enjoys, ex: chess club, horse back riding. It is very likely that he will meet kids children there his age with similar interests which should help him to cultivate friendships with them. These friendships may boost his self esteem at school thus creating a bubble of attraction around your son where his peers at school will want to befriend him.
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What to when your mom calls you a hore and stupied and you buy a gift for her and she throws it in your face and threatens to beat you with fishing pole (link)
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If your mother is truly abusive towards you then I suggest that you call 911 or a hotline for abused persons. Your mother needs help that you are not able to provide & your safety is priority number one. There are many professionals mandated by law to report suspicions of abuse in various forms. Teachers, health care professionals, etc... are mandated. Please contact the proper authorities immediately.
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Hi
We are trying to get parents more interested in helping out in the nursery and we are looking for ways of encouragning them. We have a lot of different languages and we would perhaps like them to read a story in their own language etc. Or just come in and get more involved.
Any ideas on how we can encourage this would be greatfully received (link)
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Establish healthy professional open relationships with families. Greet them warmly with smiles & handshakes, converse with them briefly upon departure & arrival ex: wish them a good day, discuss how engaged their child is at school. Model best practices in front of families. Once a relationship is established families should feel more comfortable to volunteer. Parents & guardians need to be gently reminded that they are their child's first teacher & how pleased their child will be to see their parent engaged at play in their school. Provide parents with a brief over view of what they can expect when volunteering at school. Give them activities to engage in that cater to their strengths, ex: arts & crafts instead of reading. Assure the parents that they will not be left alone in the classroom, there will always be a teacher there for support. Once a parent has volunteered thank them in person & by letter or email. Perhaps, have a small party at the end of the year thanking them for volunteering in the classroom. You might even considering writing a brief mention of their service in the school paper/journal. Kind words, & positive body language can make most situations warm & inviting. As I'm sure that you are aware, volunteers should never be left alone with any child other than their own, especially when back round checks have not been completed. I hope this advice has been helpful, best of luck.
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