How to Motivate Your Child to Do Well in School and Beyond

 

Did you know that your child's school performance can be directly linked to how well he or she is motivated? The more engaged and involved their parents are in their child's education, the higher the quality of their education will be. This doesn't mean that you should force them to go to school, or that they should not do anything to make it easier for them. But it does mean that you as a parent need to think about what kind of environment is making it more difficult for your child to succeed. Is it really worth it? If you want to learn more about motivating your child, check out these helpful tips:

 

Take a family vacation together 

 

One of the best ways to help your child succeed in school is to take a family vacation together. Not only will it give you some time to relax, but it will also show your child that they are loved. Plus, going on vacation will open the door to LOTS of new ideas and experiences for your child. 

 

Set rewards 

 

Rewards are a great way to get your child to do what they want to do. But they don't have to be expensive rewards. Something as simple as giving your child something they want (like a snack, a snack box, or a ride to the doctor) could be enough to get them to do what they're supposed to. Rewards don't have to be physical objects either. Your child could also receive an educational reward by winning a literacy contest, for example. Rewards don't even have to be words. Holding your child's hand, providing positive body language, giving them space, and talking to them about their actions are all ways to get your child to do what you want. 

 

Spend some time together as a family 

 

It can feel crowded around the dinner table that your child can't even have a word with their cousins or other family members. Or they're so busy trying to get all the attention that they don't have a chance to interact with you. Spend some time together as a family, and you'll be surprised how much your child is able to talk about. Plus, you'll have an even better chance of them listening to you if they're not crowded around the table. 

 

Don't hesitate to play with your child or do some craftwork together

 

 Kids need to be able to relax, not be in the mood to play, all the time. And there is nothing worse than getting into a serious craft project with a cranky child. But playing with your child will relax them, give them something to focus on, and give them something else to think about. Try to do some creative play, like colouring, writing, reading, or doing crafts together. It will give your child something to focus on, and you'll be able to interact more. 

 

Tell them how much you love them and how proud you are of them

 

 If your child is struggling in school, tell them how much you love them and how proud you are of them. Let them know that you're proud of the way they're doing, and let them know that you trust in their ability to succeed. This will help your child tremendously in the long run. Let them know they're beautiful and they have a great brain. Let them know they are a good person and they are loved. Let them know they have a great future ahead of them. Let them know that you trust them and you will do everything in your power to help them succeed in life.

Bottom line 

Parents, take a look at how you're spending your time. Are you really as engaged as you could be? Are you spending quality time with your child? Is there anything you could be doing that would help your child out more? If you think that some of the things we've mentioned here could be making your child's school experience more difficult, or that they are not doing as well as they could be, it's time to get motivated. It's time to get your child's academic and social life back on track. It's time to get your child back on track in school. Motivating them to do well is easy, and it's worth it.