Attend Meetings- One of the best ways to advocate for your children is to SHOW UP! Attend meetings regularly. Become a familiar face at PTSA meetings, parent teacher conferences and any events that may impact your child.

Document- At the point a problem arises, it's important that you begin to keep clear notes of what is going on at every stage.

Voice Your Concerns Appropriately And Clearly- It's important to use an appropriate tone of voice.

Observe Their Behavior- Have the ability to accurately observe and assess what's going on in your child's life.

Celebrate With Them- Be able to celebrate them through the good and finding the silver lining in the bad and ugly.

Affirm Who They Are- Be your child's greatest cheerleader, not their biggest doubter.

Teach Your Children- Teach them how to advocate for themselves. To respect themselves and others.

Empower Them- Allow your children to properly and appropriately voice their opinion. Show them that you respect who they are by not ignoring their concerns and opinions just because they are children.