At this point in the school year. many parents are starting to worry about their kids' grades.
Whether they have big tests or examinations coming up this year or they are at some point off in the future, many parents begin to worry about exactly where theur chidl is working at and if it can be improved.
Read on to find out how to help your kids get their grades up - and keep them there...
Suppose you meet someone who says they can take you back in time. They will make you young again and allow you to go back and correct your mistakes.
You can even retake those tests you failed badly years ago. The best part of this time travel adventure? You get to keep all your memories. Are you interested? Sure, you are.
With this second chance, how would you approach your studies?
You will undoubtedly be a diligent student prepared to get the highest grades. Right?
Now consider: Are you treating your children like they are your chance to live over again?
You may find yourself projecting the wishes you had for yourself onto your children. Or even holding them to a higher standard than you held yourself accountable to!
If so, it's time to put an end to it.
How to Help Your Kids Get Their Grades Up - and Keep Them There
Your kids may either be better or worse than you were when it comes to their grades. You can't magically change that. But you can help them get better. What can you do?
Try these tips to help your kids raise their grades:
1. Encourage them to ask questions.
Kids are naturally curious when they are younger, but they may become more closed up as they grow and mature.
They need to know that it's okay to ask questions.
Why? So, they don't hold back from asking for further explanations at school.
As a parent, you can set an example by asking friends and family questions freely, and your children will imitate you.
Also, always answer your children's questions enthusiastically.
Would you like to ask questions if you are constantly shut down or don't get a response? Likely not.
So when they ask questions, answering them will assure them that it's okay to ask.
Commend them for thoughtful questions and offer comments like, "That's an excellent question" or end with "I'm looking forward to your next question." It helps to encourage their curiosity.
2. Help them create a flexible study schedule.
Put yourself in your children's shoes when you do this.
What were your study schedules like? Could you sit behind a book for hours without moving?
Even if you were sat with a book, were you reading, or was your mind wandering?
Children have a lot of energy and become restless if they sit for too long. What can you do to help?
Help them make a weekday and weekend schedule, taking into account other appointments, sports training and any other things they like to do each week.
It should include time for breaks during study sessions because adding time for play and rest allows them to stick to their schedule.
Have a personal copy of their timetable so you can give gentle reminders in case they get distracted.
Remember, all children have different abilities.
Helping them to study, even if it's just for a few minutes a day, can go a long way. And in time, they will develop a greater desire to study.
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3. Help them eliminate distractions.
Phones are not altogether bad, but they can be big distractions for kids - and adults!
One of the biggest distractions for kids is their phones. Can you think of any other things? Video games, favourite TV shows?
How can you help them set a time for these activities so they don't interfere with study time?
Regulate the amount of time your child spends on their phone.
You can use an app to track the time they've spent on it, but one of the best ways to do this is to practice putting your phones aside as a family.
You could set a rule that the first person to touch their phone after dinner has to do the dishes, for example.
Kids will respond better when they see you making an effort too!
4. Reward them for their efforts.
Offer generous rewards as an incentive to get them to continue studying.
Rewards are significant to a child. Paste their achievements on the wall and plan a special day out together as a reward, rather than just buyign them something.
Let them know you are proud of them.
They may look embarrassed when you brag about them, but inside they will be smiling.
Just try not to overdo it. Your goal is not for them to study hard once and give up, but to keep studying.
5. Help them set reasonable goals.
Write down their goals together and ask them what their dreams and aspirations are.
When they answer, make an achievement board.
List the steps and little goals they can set and reach to get there, then tick them off one by one as they succeed.
Their successes will motivate them to keep going.
Ultimately, the most important thing is to be patient with your children.
Never stop encouraging them, but don't push them too hard. What happens if you push someone too hard? They fall.
If your children feel overwhelmed and pressured to study, they could start using other means like cheating to pass to please you.
Avoid pushing your own goals onto them.
Reassure them that it's okay to take a break and to take the time with life, and with studying.
As a parent, it's also crucial to remember that some children are late bloomers.
Not everything has to be achieved by 16, 18, 21 or whatever other arbitrary age the standard education system dictates!
They could develop their intellectual ability later in life, or find and use completely different skills to achieve what they want in life.
Whatever happens, don't give up on your child. Give them a chance to make you proud!
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