As a parent, you know that supporting your child through their academic journey is one of the most important roles you play. Below are 9 tips to help you support your child stay focused, motivated, and confident throughout the term.
Establish a routine – find a pattern that works for your family. There are some further suggestions below on how to establish an effective homelearning routine.
- Get enough sleep – have a set time for devices to be off or away for a period of time before your child gores to bed
- Eat the right food
- Drink enough water
- Create the right environment to help them study – a quiet place to work isn’t always easy to find, but remember they can access the library at school
- Take breaks – when doing homelearning regular short breaks, say 5 minutes off every 40 mins
- Be a sounding board – getting them to try to explain what they are doing to you can help students get the most out of learning.
- Offer emotional support – young people often have a different set of worries and concerns to adults, but talking them through is often the first step to resolving or coming to terms with them
- Reward and encourage them