As the parent of a child with learning disabilities (LD), it can be stressful to think of all the time, energy, and specialized attention that your child will need over the coming years. You may already feel exhausted and overwhelmed by what you have been through until now. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do at home to help your child succeed and that will ultimately make life easier for you and for other members of the family.

The articles in this section suggest ways to integrate helpful strategies and habits into your daily life. Generating family support, developing a low-stress routine for finishing homework, and finding the right tutor are examples of the kinds of steps you can take toward building a solid foundation for success for you and your child. Remember, you can't do everything --  and you certainly can't do everything all at once! Hopefully the following seven articles will prove to be a good place to start.

• Getting Started at Home  offers tips for parents on topics like dealing with mistakes, using television creatively, and developing your child's talents.
  
• Don't Forget to Take Care of Yourself  is a reminder that parents also deserve a balanced and fulfilling life. Finding a reliable and helpful sitter, exercising, getting enough rest, and having fun can help recharge your own batteries.
  
• Talking with Family about Your Child's Learning Disability  suggests ways to educate your family about LD so that your home can be an open, supportive, and accepting environment.
  
• Homework Tips for Parents  offers strategies for completing homework assignments in a low-stress and learning-friendly way. Tips include using checklists, organizing assignments, and setting aside a designated study space.
• Tips on Choosing a Tutor for Your Child  suggests eight ways to find the right tutor who can help your child do better in school.
• Summer Reading Tips for Parents  suggests ways to make summer reading fun, such as reading books together, listening to books on tape, visiting the library, and making a scrapbook.
• Success Outside of School  reminds parents that there is more to life than school and suggests a variety of fun, extracurricular activities that can help children learn and gain confidence.  
  

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