Although you likely have multiple things on your "To Do" list at any given time, taking a few minutes on a regular basis to express interest in your teen's school work can go a long way. Although they may not want to talk to you much about it, by asking what they are learing about and praising their studying, you are reinforcing their study skills. Even though they rarely say it, teens want approval from their parents and by your showing interest in and praising thier school work, you are reinforcing their committment to continue to apply themselves ongoing.
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Showing posts with label teens and homework. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teens and homework. Show all posts
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Getting Homework Done
Are you constantly battling with your teenager about doing homework? Do you feel like a broken record every night? If so, you are not alone. Getting teens to do their homework, worrying about their grades and trying to juggle everything else in your life can be overwhelming and frustrating to say the least. One thing to consider is that it is hard for them to be motivated to do homework after being in school all day doing work so try to be patient and validate their perspective. Some things that may help are:
1. Have a set homework time built into your routine each day - the more structure the better. But….allow your teen to pick the time they want to do their homework and give them a chance to follow through. (obviously if they do not, they you should intervene)
2. Praise them for the times they are doing their homework. Notice when they are doing things right and acknowledge that they are working hard.
3. Be consistent. If you tell them that they will lose their phone if they do not pass a test or hand in assignments then follow through with this each and every time. The thought of really losing their phone may very well motivate them to get their homework done.
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1. Have a set homework time built into your routine each day - the more structure the better. But….allow your teen to pick the time they want to do their homework and give them a chance to follow through. (obviously if they do not, they you should intervene)
2. Praise them for the times they are doing their homework. Notice when they are doing things right and acknowledge that they are working hard.
3. Be consistent. If you tell them that they will lose their phone if they do not pass a test or hand in assignments then follow through with this each and every time. The thought of really losing their phone may very well motivate them to get their homework done.
Go to Elite Life Coaching for additional parenting resources and to get information on our coaching packages and specials!
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