More than A’s & B’s
We all want our children to do their best in school. Sometimes, that can seem hard- I know this feeling well. Maybe you have felt as though there isn’t enough support within the academic setting for your kiddos and you want to find new ways to help them. (Been there, done that, and have a few t-shirts.) Either way, by supporting their mental health, and their motivation, we can be their advocates and #1 support system.
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It is my Universe, after all.
Be positive
B Positive
To start, we need to keep a relationship with our child that is open and respectful. While it can be hard during emotional moments, we need to remember that at the end of the day we are on the same team. By doing this, we can be more influential in how they study.
Punishments and threats don’t work.
They lead to feelings of frustration on both sides. To help them, especially if you have a differential thinker as I do, keep calm and remember that they are not behaving this way”on purpose”, “for attention”, or “to misbehave”, It’s really a sign they need support. By providing them with calm reinforcement and resources, we are setting them up for success.
Incorporate “When You”
Incorporate the rule of “when you”. This is one of life’s lessons, and the general idea is that when you do work, you get paid. Explaining that when they have done A, ex. their homework, they get B, ex can go to their friend’s house, not only provides a framework for study time but reinforces this larger work ethic. Establish the routine and be firm. If your child doesn’t have the discipline yet then make sure that you create it. If you can do this then you are bound to see an improvement overall. If you feel as though your child needs extra support then don’t be afraid to look into a Children Learning Reading service.
It’s okay to get support
If You Build It…
Creating structure for our children is so important. If they are not studying well or if we notice their grades are dropping then we have every right to get involved. We aren’t supposed to do the work for them, but we are there to provide structure they need to succeed. If we can do this then it’s likely, we’ll see an improvement in their mental health as well as their interest and dedication to learning.
Watching our kids struggle is one of the toughest part of parenting. Creating the structure to help our kids do their best at school helps us both feel better and hopefully flourish.
How do you support your kids when their needs aren’t being met academically?
