If your youngster has a smart phone, tablet or
computer, it’s likely they can and do access the internet on a regular basis.
Whilst this is great for them in many ways, such as providing a platform for
learning and communication, it can also be quite dangerous. This is
particularly true for naïve, vulnerable children. That’s why it’s so important
for parents to discuss internet safety with their kids. Read on for some tips
from a British school in Spain.
Showing posts with label Education and Parenting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Education and Parenting. Show all posts
10/15/2019
10/09/2019
It is important
for parents to encourage good study habits in children as early as possible.
Getting into good habits from the start will benefit your child when the
subjects become harder and the workload gets heavier. Studying may not be at
the top of your child’s priorities; however you can help to make this time more
enjoyable by following these three helpful strategies from Holy
Cross School…
Starting a new
school and making new friends is always a challenging time for children. Some children are naturally sociable and soon pair up with classmates, while others
suffer from shyness and take slightly longer to form friendships.
If you are
concerned that your child is finding it hard to make friends, here is some
helpful advice from Cokethorpe School
on how to help your child develop their social skills…
In primary
school, children are split into small maths groups or ‘sets’ according to their
ability. This is usually done within the same classroom and taught by one teacher, but
each set has to complete different maths tasks based on their academic ability.
Being put in the
wrong maths set can be demotivating for children, especially if they’re put in
a set lower than they were expecting. However, the majority of primary schools
try to disguise set levels by using group names such as red, yellow and green,
instead of top, middle or bottom groups. This avoids unhelpful comparisons
between children and parents.
9/19/2019
Over
the years there has been lots of discussion around the subject of how diet can
affect your child’s education. A leading,
international independent school based in Alicante
understands and promotes the importance of the right diet for your child to
help support your child’s performance in school.
While the intake of food is vital for proper performance,
many of the widely available and popular snacks and foods are actually
hindering children’s abilities to learn. Foods that are loaded with
sugars, caffeine, chemicals, and sodium are leaving children tired and
unfocused. As well as affecting your
child’s learning it also has a significant impact on their behaviour and mood.
Slipping grades are not always an accurate indication of how
hard your child is trying, how much they are learning, or what their potential
for success later on in life is. With this in mind, we should not overreact but
what should we be doing as parents?
A highly successful,
international, independent school in Marbella
suggests the following advice on what to consider and how you can support your
child…
9/12/2019
There are many benefits to outdoor learning; so many
in fact, that it might surprise you. It’s a broad term, but in most prep schools it essentially involves
exploration of the natural world, experimenting, going on adventures and
discovering new things that cannot be found indoors.
Not all young people are lucky enough to have their
own garden, so the availability of outdoor learning at school gives them the
opportunity to play outside and get some fresh air and exercise in a safe and
controlled environment. Children often
have too much exposure to smartphones, tablets and other digital devices, which
might actually lead to both physical and psychological issues. As well as
supporting the school curriculum, outdoor learning can also involve activities
such as:
8/20/2019
High school is one of the most
memorable and marvelous phases that your child can get into. It will allow
them to identify themselves properly. They will be able to meet a diverse set
of people that will teach them more about life. Some of them can even become
their closest friends who will help your kid realize their strengths and
potential. But before your kid can finally be in high school, there are some
stages that they will need to go through. And one of them is the entrance test.
Many parents think that the entrance test can be just as easy as periodical
tests, but in reality, it can be quite challenging.
You ought to take entrance tests
seriously, and your kid must understand that, too. Preparation is the key,
which is sometimes wrongly perceived as being strict. At this point, you have
to show your child that you are a supportive parent. You need to make them feel
that you are someone they can lean on. Whether your kid is eyeing a science
high school or an international
school admission in Manila,
here are some of the pointers that will help your kid ace the test.
7/24/2019
People raising a child alone are as commonplace phenomenon now as a full family. And it will be extremely wrong to assume that they are completely focused on their careers and kids. Very often, people after thirty with a child look great, take care of themselves, wanna some adventure in daily life. They are keenly interested in other people, not just in diapers, powders, school notebooks, and toys.
Despite the child and the presence of life experience, such people also want to see some new things, to build relationships, they want romance and maybe something more serious. There is no need to avoid such people. Here are some tips on how to date people over 30 with a child.
7/16/2019
Many parents worry that their children will be
influenced by the infamous peer pressure. Young people in particular tend to be
more vulnerable to peer pressure, although it can get adults into trouble too.
This is because they want to fit in and be part of the popular crowd. Below are
some tips from an independent day
school in London to help parents understand how to teach their kids to
resist peer pressure.
7/09/2019
Choosing a university course is a huge decision for
teenagers and one that can affect the rest of their lives. Not only is it a
major financial investment, it also helps prepare young people for their future
career. With that said, it’s important for parents to get involved with the
decision making process to help ease the pressure. A senior school in Surrey have put
together the following information for parents who are unsure how to help their
child determine which course is best.
When children are young, their friends are typically
chosen by their parents and they tend to just be happy to have a little
playmate without being emotionally invested in the relationship. As children
age, however, their friendships become more complex; they start to base
relationships on trust and greater intimacy. Although these relationships seem
more mature, they are still quite fluid and some issues will arise from time to
time. It’s important for parents to be ready for these little bumps in the road
and do their best to help their child get through it. Read on for some advice
from an independent school in
Hertfordshire.
There are many
benefits to sending your child to an international school. Some of these
benefits include exposure to new cultures and languages, growth in personal
skills, enhanced extra-curricular activities and improved career opportunities.
To help you
decide on the best educational path for your child, a primary school in Cambridge
have listed below some of the key benefits that an international school can
offer your child…
6/25/2019
6/24/2019
If you’re a parent, you’re probably aware that
getting your kids to talk about school is quite the challenge. Most of the time
when you ask them about their day, they have simple one or two word answers.
Not to worry, a prep school in
Hertfordshire have prepared the following advice for parents who want to
encourage their children to really open up about school.
5/30/2019
Its exam period for many a level students in the UK
and some teenagers might be feeling quite worried about the results they’ll
receive in a few months. Many parents might be thinking “can my son/daughter
retake their a levels if they really have failed?” The answer is “Yes”! Read on
to find out more information, shared by Mount
House School in Hertfordshire.
If your child has come out of an exam feeling upset
and anxious, it’s important not to worry too much, as re-sitting the exam is an
option. Your child can still get into university and progress into the career
of their dreams. Many colleges and Sixth Forms offer re-sit courses for both A
Levels and GCSEs and your child’s tutors will be able to give them appropriate
advice to ensure they are making the best possible decision. Re-sitting the
course will also help your teen rebuild the confidence they have lost from
failing the first time.
5/21/2019
The final two years of secondary school, known as
Sixth Form, are very important for teenagers. Sixth Form is a time for students
to make serious decisions about how they want to progress with their higher
education, and consequently their career. The
Dixie Grammar School has the following advice for parents of teenagers who
are transitioning into Sixth Form.
First and foremost your child will need to decide
which subjects they would like to study. They will need to identify which are
their strongest and which are their favourite. You can help them by researching
what a levels lead to certain careers and what a levels are required for
certain university courses. If your teen seems quite anxious about the
decisions and the uncertainty, you can help by learning as much information as
possible with them, so that you all know as much as you can and feel a little
more in control of the situation.
5/17/2019
Play is hugely important for the development of our
children because it promotes their cognitive, physical, social and emotional
well-being. In fact, it’s one of the
biggest ways they learn and develop. What’s more, playtime is a great
opportunity for parents to bond and engage with their little ones. I have
teamed up with a nursery and prep
school in Somerset to explore the benefits of play time in more detail.
When our children are young, it’s important that
learning is fun for them. It should involve experimentation and exploration. Each
child is unique; they grow and develop in their own way and at their own speed.
With that in mind, you should never compare your own child to another but
instead, help them explore different types of play.
Physical play, like ball games or dance, helps them
develop their strength, coordination, and flexibility. Alternatively, doing a
jigsaw or playing with building blocks will help your child identify shapes and
develop logic. Dressing up or playing with dolls allows children to develop their
imagination as they create and explore new worlds.
Generally speaking, play allows children to learn
useful skills that they can carry with them throughout all aspects of their
lives, including independence, curiosity, resilience, confidence and so on. As
a parent, it’s your job to encourage your child to play and explore different environments, both inside and outside.
5/10/2019
As the exams
begin and the school workload gets heavier, it is essential that your child
makes time at home to study.
Studying may not
be at the top of your child’s priorities; however, you can help to make this time
more enjoyable by following some simple strategies and encouraging good study
habits.
Here are three
helpful strategies from Dover College
to help your child develop a new love of learning…
5/07/2019
Getting your kids ready for school in the mornings is
often a huge challenge for parents, especially if there’s more than one child.
The trick is to be organised and allow yourself plenty of time, just in case
there are any hiccups. I have teamed up with an independent school in New York
to offer you some advice on how you can save time and ensure the school run
runs smoothly.
First and foremost, be sure to prepare as much as you
can the night before. Encourage your kids to pack their school bags and lay
their uniform out before bed so that everything is ready in the morning. If
your children eat a packed lunch, you should lead by example and make the
sandwiches etc. the night before too. The more you get done the night before as
a family, the more time you’ll have in the morning. Checklists are great for
ticking everything off and making sure you don’t forget anything.