07/28/2026
BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS: 7 THINGS PARENTS CAN DO
DAY 2: DEFINE WHAT A GOOD YEAR LOOKS LIKE
Before school starts, talk with your child about what a successful school year should look like.
Of course, we want them to learn and do their best academically. But a good year is about more than grades. Talk about being respectful, telling the truth, working hard, taking responsibility, treating others kindly, and asking for help when they need it.
Make your expectations clear, but also make sure your child knows that one bad grade, one mistake, or one difficult day will never change how much they are loved.
A good school year is not a perfect year. It is a year of effort, growth, and faithful choices.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” — Colossians 3:23