10 Reasons Why Parents do not attend Parent- Teacher Conference

Ten Reasons Why Parents do not attend Parent-Teacher Conference

1. I don't have the time. (make time)
2. It's always at dinner time. (cook the night before)
3. If something is that important, the teacher will call me. (be proactive)
4. I worked all day, I'm tired. (slow down the next day)
5. My child is fine, I don't need to hear the teacher tell me what I already know.
6. They have this every year, it's so boring. (this is when you learn)
7. I have to watch my favorite show or game. (it can wait DVR it)
8. I'm a single parent, this is one more extra thing, I'm not going. (invest the time)
9. My parents never came to my parent-teacher meetings, and I turned out fine. (really)
10. I have to go to work. (send someone else)

Come on parents we have to change our way of thinking, you are not raising children you are raising adults.

Parent- Teacher Conference

There was a question posed to me why you think parents seem less engaged with Parent Teacher relationship? By a well-known person who cares about people.

Many parents look at the school day as time away as oppose to time invested. Some Parents feels as though it's something extra to do, if it's serious the teacher will call me. Parent-Teacher Conference is a time to be on the same page. It is a time when you find out about your child in a different way. You know your child emotionally and physically however the teacher is observing their learning process. Teachers are trained professionals that observes your child and coach them so they can move forward. It is so important for Parents to attend the Parent-Teacher Conference for this give you a chance to talk to the teacher alone,you have that special one on one time. It is also good for you to know what your child does when you are not around.

Parent-Teacher Conference will give the Parent a chance to get a feel of the teacher, this is your time to do a quick observation of the teacher. When you show up, the teacher respect level for your child is high for they know this child have support.

Goodwill Rescue Mission Newark NJ

Goodwill Rescue Mission Newark, NJ is a place I go to volunteer a few days out of the month. When I leave the mission there is a feeling I can not put into words, knowing that lives are touched. When you pray ask God to place his hands on the mission for this company have been a rock in the community for many years. Thank you Goodwill.

Dr. Cheryl Hardy, LPC,LCPC
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Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
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Community Service

Monumental Baptist Church in Jersey City had a wonderful Back to School Event on Saturday August 13, 2011. Actually the youth department hosts the event and there were a lot of people in attendance. (Hundreds)  I had the privilege to do complimentary counseling and that went very well.
Thank you for making a difference in Jersey City, the Youth Department & Pastor Jones.

Moving To A Better Place

"It's Time To Move", by Dr. Cheryl Hardy is a great inspirational book about time and mind management while allowing your goals and dreams pass you by. Dr. Hardy puts into perspective how you can basically stand in your own way of being happy, and successful. She gives you many helpful, yet realistic tips on how to unchain your thoughts and to simply be free to live. A great motivational read and a must have if you are in need of change or know of someone who is. Dr. Hardy earn her PhD Clinical Christian Counseling from Cornerstone University.

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Training

Training is so important and we need to welcome this in all area of our lives.
Parenting Skills training, this should take place before birth, to avoid mistakes and enhance value to someone life. Training is needed in churches, home, school & money matters (budgeting). Training for boys so they can be powerful men, training for girls so they can lead a life of self value. It's Time To Move in leadership and training.

Would like to hear your comments.

Dr. Cheryl

Greatness

 I know you have heard over and over the word greatness.  Then you ask the question, how can I be great?
Greatness is inside of you, Dr. Cheryl why did you say that? Why because of the following:

You have the choice and the freewill to do what you want.... that's great
You have life  ....that's great
Where there's life there's hope.... that' great
Having the ability to move without help ... that's great
The ability to think.... that's great
So often you have gifts and talents in you and you buried them, don't use it, and sit on it. How many times have I seen a person sit on there gifts and when it's use everyone is blown away.
If you can sing- open your mouth and sing let melody move our souls
If you can dance- dance your way to the studio, teach dance classes
If you can paint- paint your way to the art gallery
If you talk a lot- go to law school, you will talk before many judges
If you have wisdom- write the plan and share it with the youth, you can help them to avoid mistakes
There is greatness in you!! Tap into it and let it flow

What's your comments and thoughts about greatness?

Dr. Cheryl

Depression

Depression, what's your take on it? How often do you get depressed and recognize it? This is something that is often hidden and overlook in families. How often have I heard someone say get over it?
How do one get over it? Are you afraid of dealing with depression or you just do not know how to handle it?
The feeling of helplessness and hopelessness this can happen to anyone at any given time.

Again what's your take?

Dr. Cheryl

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