08/10/2026
Great pointers for parents
🎒 A STRONG START BEGINS AT HOME! 📚
Parents, the first day of school sets the tone for the year. You are your child’s first and greatest teacher. Before they walk through those school doors, help them start prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.
Here are 5 simple things you can do:
⏰ Establish a Routine — Get bedtime and morning schedules back on track now.
🎒 Prepare Together — Organize supplies, clothes, transportation and everything they’ll need before the first morning.
🎯 Talk About Goals — Ask your child what they want to accomplish academically, socially and personally this year.
⭐ Build Confidence — Remind them of their strengths. Speak encouragement over them and let them know you believe in them.
🙏🏾 Pray & Stay Connected — Pray for your child, their teachers, administrators and school community. Most importantly, remain actively involved throughout the year.
Parents, your attitude matters. Your preparation matters. Your encouragement matters. Let’s send our children to school knowing they are prepared, supported and capable of having an incredible year!
Let’s partner to make this their BEST YEAR YET!
Dr. Harrington Watson, III
TLC | The Leadership Collective
Maximizing Leaders. Transforming Impact.
