Often we forget to recognize our teachers, especially in middle and high school. They work long hours grading, planning, and providing academic and emotional support. They also do not receive the compensation they deserve. 

So, we need to ensure they feel validated and appreciated for their dedication to our children. In this edu-sode we discuss five ways your child can show their appreciation to their teacher without spending a lot of money. Actually, many of them are free!

Here are two, but you'll have to listen to hear the rest. 

• Create a book or journal of the teacher's favorite sayings/quotes
• Bake them a treat

Want to learn more? Click here to get more episodes, and get a copy of Punam's book, Parent Power: Navigate School and Beyond, and her TEDx Talk, The Key to Enhancing Student Success. 

The end of the grading period is upon us. It's only one more but important round of tests, but your child is burnt out and unmotivated. They just can't muster up the energy to keep going. What you need is to help them with that last push to get to the finish line. Like the last 0.2 miles of a marathon which seems like the first 26 miles for most. (I'm a long-distance runner.)
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In this edu-sode, we discuss strategies that you can implement to help your child finish their semester confident and strong. 

Here are just a few that we share but you'll want to listen for more!

• Listen to episode #95 to learn some overall strategies for good study habits
• Talk to your child's teacher
• Provide a conducive environment that works best for your child

Want more information regarding parent engagement? Check out edu-Me's website for Punam's TEDx Talk, The Key to Enhancing Student Success, and her book, Parent Power: Navigate School and Beyond. 

And we're back. The holidays are here and the madness will soon begin. This year, though, can be different.

In this edu-sode, we share how to make the holidays less stressful, more productive, and enjoyable for everyone, including you. We provide strategies for organization and delegating tasks that can alleviate a lot of the overwhelming feelings we often have around this time of year.

By simply changing a few things in your routine holiday planning will be a game-changer.

As my husband always says, "These times are precious and fleeting. We must remember to enjoy the time we are together. "

To learn more about edu-Me, click here to grab a copy of my book, Parent Power: Navigate School and Beyond, and watch my TEDx Talk, The Key to Enhancing Student Success.