Second only to parents, teachers spend the most time with your child. Because teachers are a very important part of your child's life you should feel comfortable talking with them. Try these tips the next time you want to talk with your child's teacher.

Have you seen changes in your child's behavior? Is your child having the same homework questions day after day? Is your student going to be out of school for more than a few days? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it may be a good time to ask for a parent-teacher conference. For more tips to help you build a working relationship with your child's teacher, take a look...

Staying on top of the activity at your child's school requires developing a good working relationship with your child's teacher, reading school information that is mailed home, and regularly asking your child about what is happening each day. Find out more ideas on how to stay informed here.