As a parent, you want the best education for your child - and there are many ways that you can help your child succeed.

Now that school is back in session, here are a few strategies to support your child's progress through the year:

• Help keep your child healthy by encouraging your child to make healthy eating choices and stay active. By letting them help you pack their lunch, they can learn to choose healthier foods.
• Let your child see you read, and set aside time each day for family reading. Talk to your child about books, and read to him or her.
• Listen to your child and focus on him or her at the end of the day. Ask questions and listen to how the day went and what the highlights were.
• Meet your child's teacher and school principal. You can get valuable insight into your child's progress by talking to school staff.
• Stick to the homework routine that was established at the start of school. For more information on homework help, please visit Homework Help for Parents.

If your child is in the early years of secondary study, there are also strategies available for studying, homework and staying organized. Students entering Grade 10 should have received the new graduation planner that outlines the new graduation requirements. This is also the time to start thinking about awards and scholarships.