Mom Talk: How do I Get my Child to Participate?

Moms Talk is a new column on Cary Patch that is part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families.

We want you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers, fathers and their families right here in Cary.

Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms (and Dads) Council take your questions, give advice and share solutions, by offering their answers in the article and continuing the conversation in the comments, with you.

Moms Talk will also be the place to drop in for a talk about the latest parenting hot topic. Where can we get information on local flu shot clinics for children? How do we talk to our children about the Tucson shootings? How can we help our children's schools weather their recent budget cutbacks?

This week, we begin with this question: How do you encourage your child to participate in daycare/school activities?

Some times it's tough to get out of your comfort zone when you've been in it so long, so tell us, what you think? What are some helpful tips to get your child participating.