edu-Me Punam V. Saxena

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/quotesBake them a treatWant 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. 
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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 habitsTalk to your child's teacherProvide a conducive environment that works best for your childWant 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. 
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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. 
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It is inevitable that our children will behave in a way that either needs to be rewarded or corrected. That's just the nature of growing and learning. But how we react and handle it is entirely in our control.

In this edu-sode we discuss how to reward your child for good behavior, their hard work, or just because that encourages creating memories without a lot of expense. That's right, little money involved.

I have never been a proponent of attaching a monetary value to expected behaviors, and I'm extremely frugal, so my suggestions will reflect this mindset.

Punishment is a more complex situation. Depending on the severity of the behavior, it may require various degrees of intervention. It can be as simple as a stern talking to taking away privileges. I'm not a fan of taking their phones away because that's the only way I can contact them in the event of an emergency.

Want to learn more about edu-Me? Check out Punam's TEDx Talk, The Key to Enhancing Student Success, and her book, Parent Power: Navigate School and Beyond by clicking here. 



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Finding good study habits can be difficult for your child. Each child learns differently and in various circumstances. And while in the classroom, teachers are limited in their ability to reach every student's learning styles, parents can provide opportunities for their child to learn best at home. By identifying the best ways your child learns, you can provide an environment that will lead to academic success and long-term retention.

In this edu-sode, we discuss several characteristics of your child to consider as you help them navigate study habits and develop behaviors that will keep them organized, and find success academically and beyond.

To learn more about edu-Me, check out www.edu-Me to grab a copy of Parent Power: Navigate School and Beyond and watch Punam's TEDx Talk, The Key to Enhancing Student Success. 



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Many children are bullied at some point during their school years. Let's face it, even as adults, we face them.

There are strategies that we can use to help our children manage bullies in school by asking our children what is being said or the actions that are hurtful. Early communication with the teacher and administrator is critical to stopping the behavior. By checking in frequently with the teacher will allow your child to feel supported and decrease their anxiety.

Small bullying tactics -> Bigger bullying tactics -> Behaviors that can be threatening to our society

If your child is the bully, there are strategies you, too, can implore to combat the behavior and de-escalate the situation.

Listen in for strategies that YOU can use to help every child have a safe, fun school experience.

Want more? Check out my book, Parent Power: Navigate School and Beyond available at www.edu-Me.net, and tune into my TEDx Talk, The Key to Enhancing Student Success. 
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