We all want to encourage our children to do their very best at school. Here are some everyday tips on how to help them on their way towards a brilliant future…
By Fiona Gibson
What’s the story?
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Out and about
As education moves away from the traditional ‘talk and chalk’ method, your child will hopefully be stimulated by a more hands-on, interacti
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Homework blues
Homework should be designed to support what your child has learnt at school, and tackling it in an organised, methodical way is an important skill to learn.
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‘Mum, where’s my…’
If homework is constantly forgotten, or your child is forever searching for a missing textbook, then she needs help with organi
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When tempers flare…
It’s frustrating when you feel your child isn’t studying as much as he should.
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Positive vibes
With today’s pressure to be academically brilliant, we can be guilty of focusing on our children’s weaknesses instead of praising when they do w
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‘Give me space…’
Ideally, everyone would have a quiet room of their own where they can tackle homework or revise.
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Talking it over
There are times when it’s obviously crucial to talk over your child’s options - like when it comes to choosing exam subjects.
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Time and time again…
Good time management is crucial to exam success, yet so many children (and adults!) live in perpetual chaos.
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Wake up, sleepy head
No child can learn effectively if he’s exhausted, so make sure he’s getting adequate sleep.
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Time for a breather
All work and no play makes for a pretty grim life, and your hard-grafting child needs the chance to kick back and relax too.