Sometimes it can feel that getting your children to study is akin to fighting a losing battle. They might not want to do work once they get home from school or college, or perhaps they find it a struggle. No matter what the reason is, unfortunately, school work and studying needs to be done. Whether there’s big exams coming up, they’re looking for a place in a new college, school or university, or they just need a bit of extra assistance, studying is always going to be beneficial for your children and teens. Remember to have patience and cast your mind back to that time in your life – it wasn’t an easy one! In this article we take a look at some top tips for encouraging your child to study more. These are skills they will be able to use later in life too!
Below are some tips to help encourage your child to study more.
Jazz Up Their Workspace
They say that the more organized and motivational a workspace is, the more you want to work. With this in mind, why not make your child’s workspace somewhere they like to be? Add things such as custom holographic stickers to brighten up the space or their notebooks, get a good quality desk and chair and ensure they have enough storage to tidy away their books. Having a space that’s easy to tidy away and keep clean means they’ll be more organised and get their work done better.
Encourage Them To Work At Certain Times And Take Breaks
Work can feel a lot more stressful when it needs to all be done at once. Instead, encourage your child to learn to sort their work into different priorities and factor in time for breaks too. Showing them how to have a work-life balance is a great skill not just for now, but also for the future too. By learning to juggle the two they won’t get burnt out and can get the most from their studies as well as seeing friends and doing other things that they enjoy.
Work With Them And Make It A Bonding Activity Too
When your children are studying or doing homework, it can be solitary and also they might struggle with some of the tasks. Try to sit down and do some work with them, this way you will be able to spend some quality time together and also help them to achieve their goals. Whether you do certain topics with them, spend half an hour each day working with them, or find a schedule that works with you, it’s sure to be a benefit to both of you.
Find Resources That Meet Their Needs
Every child works in a very different way. This means that sometimes, the resources they get from their school are not suitable for their needs as they will be generic to suit the majority of students. The resources from school may be great, but your child might also need extra support outside of school. If this is the case, you should conduct research into reputable tutors and resources for your children. This is a great way to find different ways for your children to learn, especially if they are unmotivated or bored with their homework. When you find new resources, you can find the right kind of support for your children. Whether they need support with maths or science, there is a resource out there for everyone. Take a look at DoodleLearning, for excellent worksheets on Maths.
These are just a few top tips for encouraging your child to study and get their schoolwork up to scratch. It’s important to show them how important these skills are to have and that they can reap the rewards from putting in the work. What are some top tips you have for encouraging your child to study more? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.
