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Top Tips for Getting Your Child to Do Their Homework |
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Written by Egypt Eve
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Sunday, 21 April 2013 11:57 |
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It is often a struggle to get kids to do their homework and can often lead to a shouting match and become a daily frustration. However it doesn't have to be like this. In this article the aim is to outline some ways you can help motivate your child to do their homework on a daily basis. Not only will it make your life as the parent easier, because you won't have to be constantly nagging, but it will also help get your child to the top of the class and really help them reach their full potential.
There are some key areas that can make a big difference to get your child to do their homework. These are simple and not that hard to implement. You just need to be consistent and establish a routine. The first place to start is by setting how long homework should take. Eventually you will want your child to be working from 1 to 2 hours a night on homework by the time they reach secondary school. But to start with you will want to build them up, so 30 minutes to an hour is a good place to start. Once you have set this time it is important to be strict with it. This includes not going over that limit even if you know your child has just been staring at the work sullenly for a big chunk of that time. The reason for this is because even if they haven't done the work, children will need a rest and it is important they feel they are not doing school work all the time, as they will become even more reluctant to do homework in the future. Also some children that lack confidence and are sensitive will become perfectionists and will actually try and spend longer on their homework if allowed. This is not good for them as all children need down time.
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10 Tips For Improving Parent-Teen Relationships |
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Written by Egypt Eve
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Friday, 15 March 2013 13:58 |
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Parents of teens have one of the roughest jobs around. The dynamic between you and your son/daughter is changing so quickly that it's challenging to stay focused on your job description. You knew very well what the job entailed when the kids were younger, but now, it's not always such a clear call. There's no single golden rulebook for parenting, but keeping these 10 tips in mind will go a long way in helping you stay centered. And that's exactly where you have to be to be an effective parent and role model for your adolescent kids.
- Remember that you are the parent - Your job is to protect your child and prepare him/her to become a fully functioning adult. Being a leader and a compassionate teacher is more important than being your teen's friend. Stand your ground. They need boundaries now more than ever.
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No Monsters Under My Bed! |
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Written by Egypt Eve
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Sunday, 24 February 2013 13:00 |
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Many children will at one time or another struggle with fears of monsters or things-that-go-bump-in-the-night. While it seems rather normal for a child to have trouble sleeping alone or coping with nightmares, the experience of bedtime refusal and sleeplessness can put an entire family on edge. Not only do children desperately need sleep to promote overall mental, physical, and cognitive functioning, their parents rely on the moments of respite that come when their children are fast asleep. After a few nights of interrupted sleep, parents and children, alike, will be emotionally and physically exhausted, leading to a host of other behavioral and relational problems. Disrupted sleep patterns are a leading cause of sleep terror disorders in children, which tends to be quite an emotional and frightening (though usually harmless) form of sleepwalking in children. So what is a parent to do? The following is a brief list of suggestions to get you and your child back onto the path of fearless and independent sleep.
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