In the January 2019 issue

Put Parent Involvement First: 10 Tips
Make involvement your top priority and every challenge your group faces will get a whole lot easier.

Your Toughest Leadership Challenges Tackled
We asked and you told us—here’s what leaders say are the key ways to strengthen leadership skills.

Building Parent Involvement, Step by Step
How to help parents transition from volunteers to leaders.

501(c)(3) FAQs for Parent Groups
Answers to frequently asked questions about your PTO’s tax-exempt status, 501(c)(3) rules, and other legal topics.

Trying Out Taekwondo
Mother-daughter martial arts night teaches valuable lessons while promoting family bonds.

18 Ways To Get More Parent Volunteers
Try these leader-tested, nuts-and-bolts ways to build parent involvement.

13 Ideas To Get Kids Active
It’s not exercise when it’s fun. These ideas add a little fitness to your events or serve as great activities on their own.

How to Plan a Family Reading Night
Expert tips, flyers, activities, and more to help your group have a fun family reading event.

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