Talking About Report Cards with Your Kids

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  

Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development  

Season 7, Episode 47

Welcome to another insightful episode of Talking FACS, brought to you by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. In this episode, host Mindy McCulley discusses the often nerve-wracking season of report cards with special guest Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development.

Dr. Weisenhorn shares valuable advice for parents on how to approach their child's report card not merely as a measure of academic performance but as an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and growth. He outlines four key strategies:

• creating a supportive environment
• focusing on positives
• using open-ended questions, and
• collaborating on solutions.

Through these approaches, parents can foster a positive, motivating atmosphere for their children while avoiding the pitfalls of perfectionism.

Join Mindy and David as they explore how to shift the focus from grades to growth, encouraging intrinsic motivation and problem-solving skills in children. This episode promises a fresh perspective for parents aiming to support their children's educational journey effectively.

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