As a parent, you may find that your children fail to do well in school regardless of your best efforts. This could be because the subjects have gotten more complex; this is often the case as children advance through the years. It might also be because your child’s teacher fails to give them the attention they need. Another reason why children perform abysmally in school can be a lack of proper guidance from parents and guardians.
Identifying Your Child’s Academic Strengths (and Making Them Work)
Every child has academic strengths and weaknesses. Hence, if your child is academically gifted, they would have areas they excel at and others in which they don’t perform well. In many cases, parents often spend time trying to convert a child’s weaknesses into strengths or at least trying to better the weaknesses. Unfortunately, this is often an exercise in futility. Invariably, focusing on a child’s weaknesses ends up making the children have strengths that are not fully developed. A better approach would be working to identify and better any areas of academic strengths a child has exhibited.
Benefits of Planning Ahead for Your Children’s Holidays
Most parents are aware of the school holidays weeks before they show up. Yet, it is common to find these same parents wondering where all the time went whenever the holidays come to an end. Both children and parents find that at the end of the holiday season, they cannot point to something tangible accomplished within the period. The reason for this is simple: most folks don’t plan their children’s activities before the holidays, and some don’t even plan.
Essential Study Tools That Boost Productivity and Performance
Getting your child to be on their academic A-game can be a lot of work. It requires a hands-on approach from parents, teachers, and guardians. However, some children still perform suboptimally even with a concerted effort from parents and teachers. Factors like illness, laziness and even distractions can cause subpar performance by children. Thankfully, you […]
Benefits of Online Assessment and Studying
Online assessments and studying are essential to achieving several learning goals in the age of digital learning. Research affirms that online knowledge assessment enhances the learning experience, provides real-time feedback, and facilitates students’ development of critical skills. However, despite online learning and assessment popularity, many parents wonder if it’s the best learning approach for their […]
How To Maintain Optimal Screen Time When Studying
As online learning becomes more popular, so does the need for screens. However, although screen time is an essential aspect of online education, 71% of parents are concerned about the effects of screen time. Studies have shown the physical and health effects of excessive screen time, including increased blood pressure and obesity in kids from […]
How To Help Your Child Achieve Their Goals Every Academic Session
Every parent wants their child to succeed academically. Some go as far as setting academic targets for their children every academic session. However, it isn’t every child that hits their academic target. In fact, some children perform abysmally every session, much to the disappointment of their parents. If you are such a disappointed parent, we […]
6 Interesting Things To Discuss With Your Child
There are many reasons why having meaningful conversations with your kids is essential. According to the Harvard Graduate School of Education, conversations can improve their literary skills and ignite their brain’s language center. Talking with your kids will enhance their verbal reasoning, vocabulary, and grammar. Conversations are essential for your child’s cognitive development regardless of […]
How to Raise Happy Kids?
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How to Detect A Learning Impairment in Your Child?
Many children experience learning difficulties, so parents might find it difficult to discern when their child is struggling. Sometimes the signs are easy to spot; however, it isn’t always clear most of time. A learning impairment can affect a child’s motivation in school and self-esteem. That’s why learning how to detect learning impairment in your […]