Our fast- pace, ever-revolving life is changing our family structures. The time working parents actuallyget to spend with their kids is very less and many a time’s kids are left alone to manage all their daily activities. As a parent, we must try and participate more and more in day-to-day’s activities of our kids so that they do not feel alone and aloof. If you want your kids to be successful in schools then it is vital to take active part in their home works.
Helping your child finish hishome work does not mean you keep sticking with him for hours together. You have to guide them to independently handle their work. Help them in solving some trickiest sums or explain them some time-management skills. Below given are some homework tips for parents.
- Show positive and genuine interest: Show your kid that you are actively and willingly participating to help your kids finish his/her home work. You must try to be a role model for your kid. You can read a book or newspaper while your child studies. It creates a learning atmosphere and motivates your child to finish his work in time.
- Teach time management and organisational skills: Let your child understand the value of time and make sure you train them to be organised. Try to eliminate all the distractions when your child is studying, so that the entire focus should be on studies.
- Make a time schedule: create a schedule and let your child stick to it. Make a timetable which allows your child to play along with his home works. That will help them to retain their interests in studies.
- Meet the teacher: It is always good to stay in touch with the teacher to understand how your child is performing in his/her class. Teacher can also give you some specific feedbacks or tips regarding your child.
- Make learning interesting: Make sure that studies are not getting boring for your child. Try to relate the subjects with their daily lives. You can also use technology to explain the subject matters with 2D and 3D images and videos available on internet. You can also opt for some smart learning programs that will help your child get a grip on subject matters in more interesting and fascinating ways.
- Praise your child: Make sure you encourage your child by praising and rewarding them every time they do some good work and finish their homework.
