School Has Started!

September 14, 2016

School has started and teacher conferences are coming soon. If your child is having some difficulty I can help you with parenting issues communicating with your child or the school. I also can help your child with communication skills and feelings regarding the school experience. Or, I can work with parents and children. I know this can be a difficult time. I've been there. No one likes to hear negative things about their child. And sometimes we don't hear what teachers are saying because our defenses go up. Teachers may not intend to sound critical. Please contact me for some encouragement and new skills. Happy families make successful kids.

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