Virtually every parent wants the best for their child, and because education plays a big part in a young person’s development, many parents are keen to push them academically.
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How to Help My Child's Education?
Virtually every parent wants the best for their child, and because education plays a big part in a young person’s development, many parents are keen to push them academically.
While it is important not to put too much pressure on your child to do well, there are various ways in which you can nurture a love of learning and help them to reach their potential. Ways to nurture your child:
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1. Read to them every day
Parents tend to be the first to introduce children to the joys of reading. If your child is still in their early years, reading to them daily will show them the joy of stories and encourage them to pick up books later in life.
To make the most of your reading sessions, allow your children to ask questions and openly discuss their thoughts about books. This is a great way to teach children about many aspects of life, such as making friends, ethical responsibilities, and the consequences of poor choices.
2. Take an interest in the subjects they are studying
Taking an interest in the subjects your child is studying will encourage them to articulate their thoughts about certain topics in a safe environment. Please look at their textbooks and ask about subjects you know little about.
Allowing them to teach you a thing or two this way could boost your child’s academic confidence and encourage them to push themselves harder.
3. Don’t focus purely on grades
It is a simple fact that everyone has their natural talents. Not everyone is destined to be a math genius or an award-winning artist, and not everyone is destined to achieve A-grades across the board. While it is important to encourage children to do their best and to praise their achievements, punishing them for failing to live up to your high expectations can be very damaging. Indeed, putting constant pressure on your child to do well could cause them to shut down and give up on their studies.
If you need reassurance that high grades should not be the most important part of your child’s life, look at this helpful article.
4. Establish a healthy routine
Attending to your child’s basic needs is one of the most important things you can do to help them learn. Ensuring they have enough sleep, eat healthily, and maintain good hygiene is fundamental to boosting concentration, cognitive function, and academic performance.
5. Ensure that homework is done on time
Remind your child that homework is a vital part of their education and needs to be done daily to ensure academic success. To ensure that their homework is of high quality, set aside a special study area they can use for a set number of weekly hours. This area should be free of distractions such as televisions and mobile phones and will preferably be far away from busy parts of the house.
6. Don’t be tempted to do your child’s homework for them
There is a fine line between helping your child with their work and doing it for them. If your child needs help with a specific equation or grammar rule, try your best to help them understand. If you find yourself giving them the answers, it is important to take a step back and let them work things out for themselves.
7. Enlist help if your child is struggling
If your child finds homework a constant battle, you may consider contacting the school, finding a tutor, or signing them up for after-school courses. If you’re wondering whether your child could benefit from a one-on-one tutor, look at this helpful article.
8. Research potential schools thoroughly
Before sending your child to a new school, do your research first. Head to school websites to find out their ethos, attainment statistics, and other small details such as test dates, classroom events, and field trips. This information will tell you much about whether your child will fit into the school.
9. Get involved with school activities
Volunteering at your child’s school is the perfect way to show that you are invested in their education and care about the school community. You could get involved by chaperoning field trips, helping in the library, giving a talk about your career, or attending school concerts.
As long as your child is comfortable with your presence in the school, these activities will show them that education is an important part of life.
10. Be serious about attendance
Your child must attend school on time regularly. Failure to do so could prevent them from achieving high grades and will mean they have to spend a great deal of time catching up on work outside of school.
Of course, kids must stay away from school if they are contagious and suffering from a fever or sickness. If they have a few sniffles, however, they should be able to attend school. If your child is reluctant to attend school and is not sick, you should try to find out whether they are facing school issues, such as bullying or friendship troubles.
