| If there is one aspect of parenting that can really be | | | | in them the positive aspects of learning. You can |
| challenging for anyone who is seriously into building a | | | | develop this positive mindset so long as you are |
| healthy and productive relationship with their kids, it has | | | | consistent without it being perceived as a "bribe" by |
| got to be the task of making them do their homework | | | | your kids. |
| and assignments. Building a good relationship with your | | | | 4. Explore the possibility of giving exercises and |
| children is becoming more and more complicated as | | | | simulated tests first. Once your kid is able to learn the |
| you try to manage and attend to a growing number of | | | | concepts, do away with the busywork and cut down |
| commitments and concerns and spend lesser time | | | | on the monotony of the study session. |
| with them. | | | | 5. Inject fun and interesting activities in your study |
| A productive and meaningful relationship is not really | | | | sessions. Avoid those boring reading sessions and try |
| anchored on the amount of time you spend with your | | | | to add activities that are participative in nature. You |
| kids but on the quality of the experience that they | | | | can use alternative teaching aids such as video, |
| have during those "brief" moments that you spend with | | | | Internet as well as action and board games. |
| them. With the proper approach, you can even make | | | | 6. Do not go into arguments with your kids. It is |
| those "study sessions" that you have with your | | | | essential that you develop a positive relationship with |
| children a more exciting experience for them. | | | | your children while guiding them to establish healthy |
| Here are some great suggestions and ideas which | | | | learning habits. Be a good listener and give your kids |
| you might seriously consider if you want to have a | | | | some leeway in making their own choices. Remember |
| more productive and meaningful relationship with your | | | | that your role is to guide them as they try to develop |
| children: | | | | their own learning habits. |
| 1. Make sure that your kid participates in the decision | | | | 7. If your child is averse to writing then you may start |
| making. Allow them to decide on the topic that they | | | | out by being their dedicated scribe. You may also |
| have to tackle first as well as their preferred place | | | | have them play with their nimble hands by using your |
| and time for the study session. This means that if your | | | | PC desktop in your writing sessions. You have to |
| kid wants to study math today, then make sure that | | | | understand that reading and writing activities are done |
| you start your study session working on numbers. Kids | | | | in school because these are basic components of the |
| will also have their own preferred time and place to | | | | curriculum. However, you have opportunity to tap other |
| study. Give them this leverage as imposing on them | | | | learning tools and approaches at home in order to help |
| can be counterproductive. | | | | them understand their lessons from different |
| 2. Add variety to the daily routine of your children. You | | | | perspectives. |
| can alternate their study sessions with an outdoor | | | | 8. Consult your kids when deciding the best home for |
| activity which they particularly enjoy. This balanced | | | | your family. Perhaps, you may allow them to make |
| daily routine can help you sustain their energy and | | | | their best pick when it comes to the study room and |
| interest in their homework or assignments. Make sure | | | | play room. In this way, you are making sure that there |
| to manage your time properly so that you are able to | | | | is a part of your home that your children can consider |
| join them in their outdoor activities. | | | | their own and where they can enjoy studying their |
| 3. Adopt an effective reward system in order to instill | | | | lessons. |