PARENTS are always on the lookout for suggestions about how they can help their children be successful students, and do well in school. Last year, the State Teachers of the Year, who are America’s top teachers in each state, shared insights about how parents can help their children. Below is a list of their top ten recommendations:

MANY studies have shown that children whose parents are involved in their education perform better in school.  However, with today’s hectic lifestyle, it is becoming increasingly difficult for many parents to do so. 

WITH summer vacation ending in a few weeks, students all over Guam are either looking forward to the new school year or dreading their first day back in the classroom. For many parents, getting a child mentally and physically prepared to go back to school is a daunting task. However, getting back into the swing of the school year doesn't have to be a dreaded event.  Below are some suggestions parents can use to help their child get off to a successful school year.

ACCORDING to the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, children and teenagers need at least nine hours of sleep each night on a regular basis for their health, safety, and best performance in school and other activities. Getting an adequate amount of nighttime sleep is just as important as healthy eating and exercise for children’s development. Children who don’t get enough sleep exhibit difficulties with attention, are easily frustrated, and have difficulty controlling their emotions.