I am a wife and mother of 2 children, ages 7 and 10. My days are filled with volunteering. I am a PTO President, a Cub Scout Leader and a Brownie Assistant Leader. I am involved in my local church and a member of a monthly book club. My hobbies are writing, reading, crafting and mostly spending time with my family and girlfriends.
Before becoming a "Never Stay at Home" Mom, I was a Safety and Environmental Specialist for a Fortune 500 company for 14 years.
THE "10" LIST SUPPORTING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOLS: 10) Teachers need help. There's no way around it. Our teachers are overworked and overwhelmed and in need of our help. Even the smallest amount of help will make a difference. All parents should volunteer at least once during the school year. 9) School is a learning environment, not a daycare. Remember that even when they are at school they are YOUR children, take some responsibility in their education. 8) Be in the know. The more you volunteer, the more educated you are about what is going on in the school, who you children are han...
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