Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Discover the proven ways parents can help kids thrive in school—from preschool through high school! In this MomsTV episode of “Making the Grade,” experts from the Buddy Program, Aspen Middle School, Head Start, and Youth Zone share research-backed reasons why parent involvement boosts grades, test scores, graduation rates, and reduces risky behaviors.
You’ll get practical, everyday tips: building daily family routines, monitoring progress without micromanaging, setting healthy boundaries, modeling lifelong learning, encouraging reading and dinner-table talks, and balancing involvement so kids build resilience and independence (especially in middle school).
Real moms share relatable stories, plus insights on mentoring partnerships that support—not replace—parents. Perfect for busy families in the Roaring Fork Valley or anywhere looking for simple ways to support their child’s success at home.
Watch now and start making the grade with your kids!
Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots.
GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop.
Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests.
In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive.
Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to:
bit.ly/GRTVContribute
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in!
Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps
Subscribe for more videos: bit.ly/2Ycpi4P
Facebook: facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork
Twitter: twitter.com/grassrootstv
Web: grassrootstv.org
Discover the proven ways parents can help kids thrive in school—from preschool through high school! In this MomsTV episode of “Making the Grade,” experts from the Buddy Program, Aspen Middle School, Head Start, and Youth Zone share research-backed reasons why parent involvement boosts grades, test scores, graduation rates, and reduces risky behaviors.
You’ll get practical, everyday tips: building daily family routines, monitoring progress without micromanaging, setting healthy boundaries, modeling lifelong learning, encouraging reading and dinner-table talks, and balancing involvement so kids build resilience and independence (especially in middle school).
Real moms share relatable stories, plus insights on mentoring partnerships that support—not replace—parents. Perfect for busy families in the Roaring Fork Valley or anywhere looking for simple ways to support their child’s success at home.
Watch now and start making the grade with your kids!
Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots.
GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop.
Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests.
In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive.
Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to:
bit.ly/GRTVContribute
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in!
Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps
Subscribe for more videos: bit.ly/2Ycpi4P
Facebook: facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork
Twitter: twitter.com/grassrootstv
Web: grassrootstv.org
