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I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Back to School, Career, Featured, Office Stuff, School Stuff · August 15, 2013

6 Things Working Parents Can Do To Stay Involved During the School Year


6 Things Working Parents Can Do To Stay Involved During the School Year

Sometimes, working parents get a bad rap when it comes to school activities. Recently, I saw a conversation on Facebook in which a stay at home mom was chastising other parents who did not show up for an event at the school during the day. As a WAHM (work at home mom), it is now easy for me to attend my daughter’s school events and programs. But as someone who used to work in the corporate world, I missed a lot of things because I couldn’t get away from work to be there. As a parent, you have to provide for your children, and that may or may not come with time off of work to do so. But that doesn’t mean you are a bad parent.

It does mean, however, that you have to be creative when it comes to being involved with your child’s schooling. I’ve been on both sides of the spectrum and still deal with a lot of business travel, which sometimes makes me miss various things at her school. So I have come up with a few ways that working parents can stay PROactive during the school year and involved without taking off each and every time something comes up at school.

Here’s how:

1. Show up when it’s important to do so

Not everything is mandatory for you to attend, but there are a few things in which you should not miss. Open House Night, for starters, is an important night in which you can get to know your child’s teacher better, as well as the curriculum, rules, discipline, etc. Parent Teacher Conference night is another thing you should make sure to attend. Your child’s progress is discussed at length person-to-person, and in order for you to help, you need to know from the teacher, about your child’s performance. Any recitals or concerts are always things you will want to take a break away from work for if you can. Your child will need your physical support. (And if you can’t be there, make sure someone they love is. Another parent, a sibling, Grandparent, Aunt, etc.)

2. Communicate

If you have a hectic work schedule (or work odd hours), most of the time, your child’s teacher will work with you. I know my child’s teacher offers conference times before and after school, and will even do them by phone if necessary. Let the teacher and staff know your schedule and I am sure they will work with you.

3. Email is your friend

I must admit—I utilize email a lot with my daughter’s teacher. I think it’s a wonderful way to communicate when needed and the teacher likes to hear from you. If you have any questions or concerns and can’t make it to the school, by all means, use email.

4. Do a Drop In

Instead of lunching with your colleagues, take a day once every two months or so and go to your child’s school to have lunch with your little student. Your child will love it and it will give you a chance to see everything in action during the actual school day. The teachers like it too. You go to lunch anyway, so why not lunch with your child?

5. Volunteer

There are all sorts of volunteer opportunities that are either in the evenings after work, on the weekend, or even something you can do at home. Perhaps your school needs someone to sell t-shirts during Parent Teacher Night. Or to type up the notes of the last PTA meeting. Do something to stay involved with the school, even if it’s something “small”.

6. Do the Work at Home

Education is not about your child going to school, then coming home and doing homework. It is a partnership between the school, the teacher, your child, and you. Ask questions, help with homework, know the lessons/cirriculum being taught so you can discuss them with your child, etc. Education works when you as a parent are involved.

There are many more ways to stay proactive during the school year, but these are 6 that I feel can really benefit most working parent families. I hope you find them helpful!

Do you have any working parent tips you want to share?


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Comments

  1. LaShaunda says

    August 15, 2013 at 9:41 am

    These are excellent tips. As the PTO president, this is great advice for working parents. I will share to my online family.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      August 15, 2013 at 10:39 am

      Thank you so much for commenting, LaShaunda and for sharing with parents who will find this helpful. I so know the struggle. I hope these tips will help working parents see that they can be involved with their child’s school, even if it calls for a little creativity. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Joyce@MommyTalkShow says

    August 17, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    My work at home schedule, like yours, allows me to volunteer in our son’s preschool classroom at least 3x a month.
    But my parents both worked volunteered to chaperone for trips and band camp. I was always proud to have them show up at school. I can tell my son liked it too. He told a classmate, “That’s my Mom. Her name is Joyce.”

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When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday
To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement fro To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement from me to you for Love Day. ❤️❤️❤️ #valentines #valentinesday #love
Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT
We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from 2013. Strike a pose, the remix.
Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally be Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally been able to get a staycation on the calendar. Having fun with these ladies!
Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school i Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school in Jacksonville, and I had 3 different hairstyles going on at the same time.  #FBF #backintheday
So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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