"The curriculum has changed since I was in school.  Great Start helped me understand some of the ways I can help my daughter.  I don't have to worry that what I'm trying to show her is going to conflict with what she's doing in school.  That's a huge thing to me with all of the common core changes.  

Anyone who is a first time parent would really benefit from coming to these workshops.  Great Start gives you another connection to your child's teacher. Yes, we met the teachers at the Back to School night and at conferences, but to have that additional time with the teachers helped us.  It has helped me better connect with her teacher and how things work at school, so Kathryn and I can better discuss a day's events and then I can better help with what she brings home from school."