How To Develop Good Study Habits In Your Child? - November 2024

Are you worried about your kid's declining interest in their studies? Does he or she spend more time playing games than they do studying? Is your child unable to complete their homework on time? Well don't worry, you're not alone. There are many parents who want to improve their kids' study habits. However, that doesn't mean that being strict or chiding them will help make them take their studies more seriously. Instead, you should actively play a role in their homework as well as help set a study time for them. Not only would it make studying more interesting, it will also help develop confidence and a sense of responsibility in them. Here are some tips to get you started. Set a study schedule Creating a study schedule is the first step to making them more disciplined, especially when it comes to studying and homework. Remind them when it's time for homework and when it's time to play. Help ensure that they are able to stick to the schedule to the best of your ability until it has become routine. An important thing to note is that this should not be made to feel like a burden to them. Arrange a few study sessions of 1-2 hours a day. Some suggested times would be right after they get back from school and right after dinner. Besides that, creating a notebook for logging assignments is also a good way to keep track of what gets done in the day. It is good to ensure that the times be dedicated for reading, reviewing notes and doing homework or assignments. Eliminate distractions In order to help your child focus, you should eliminate any possible distractions from their study space. Choose a room where your kids can study without the distractions of computers, TVs, mobile phones and other people. This way, you will be able to help your child build their focus and help them be more productive. Be actively involved Being actively involved in their homework and other academic activities can encourage your kids to study. By helping them understand anything that they are unsure about, you will also be helping them enjoy studying more. Using objects and real life examples will also help make studying more interesting and relatable as well. Stay in touch with their teachers By meeting with their teachers regularly, you will be more informed about their results, subjects and homework, as well as how they're doing in school in general. By building a good relationship with their teachers, it can help you build different strategies in order to help them improve their performance in school by tackling the problems that they are facing. By using these simple tips, you will be able to help cultivate the urge to learn within your child, while also ensuring that they can perform well in their studies. Visit Motherhood.com.my for more parenting tips and tricks. About Author: David Lim is a tutor & director at ChampionTutor Online Malaysia. Lim ChuWei has been in this industry for the last 15 years and has vast knowledge of major learning application.

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