Every child needs to be motivated. Here are some tips to motivate your child.
Make Things Competitive
The competition encourages the child to win. To develop healthy competition. Cheer your child to beat another runner in a race and win. Make rivalry about energy and strength and sportsmanship but not about antagonism and shortcoming towards the competitor. This will motivate him to win and reach success.
Celebrate Achievements, No Matter How Small
Many parents just ignore their child’s small achievements which make them sad and demotivated. To celebrate the achievements of your child no matter how small or big it is. For example – If they complete a book give him/her some reward. If you will offer positive reinforcement, it will inspire him/her to keep learning and challenging himself.
Make Study Time Easier
Provide your child everything he/she needs to get the study done. Find a quiet, distraction-free space for your child to study. Give your child snacks before studying so that hunger does not distract him/her from studying and also plenty of water which will help him/her remain focused. Make sure pencils, erasers, a calculator, and other important tools are easily accessible so time isn’t wasted trying to find them. This way they won’t find any excuses in between the studies.
Make A Schedule Together
To achieve something your child needs to plan. So help him/her make the schedule to keep him/her on track. Sit down with your child and create a plan for completing homework every day. Including your child in the planning process will help keep him or her engaged and motivated. The schedule should include- When to do the homework each day and how much time should be spent on it, playing time, activities like any classes time, mobile/ videogame time, study time, etc.
Limit Stress To Motivate Your Child
If your child is stressed, he/she might find it difficult to study, or even find the motivation to get started in the first place. So help your child relieve stress by having encouraging conversations about his/her thoughts and feelings and spending time with him/her. Make sure your child has enough time each evening to de-stress. Encourage activities to do during study breaks or after homework is complete through which the stress will be relieved. For example going for a walk, listening to music, Dance, etc.
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Provide Support To Your Child
Keep open communication with your child, and offer support when needed. This will help you to know their problems so that you can give them solutions to keep them motivated. For example- lending your ear when your child is overwhelmed, getting your child some extra help. Knowing that support is available will help your child develop the confidence to tackle any problems that might come their way.
Beware Of Put-Downs
Criticizing your child on failures can damage your child’s fragile self-esteem and will demotivate them. You should scold your child but then make them understand what is right and how to do it rather than criticizing them on what’s done. This will encourage them to try again and do better with greater self-esteem.
Encourage A Learning-Friendly Atmosphere
Engage yourself with your child’s schooling, but don’t do it for them. Stay engaged with their teachers when needed. Ask your child about what they learned in school or if they have learned anything interesting to show your interest in their studies which helps stimulate a child’s mind. Encourage them to think deeply about what they’ve learned, and integrate it with effective emotion while discussing the subject with you. Utilize your child’s interest in the subject or topic to gain knowledge and inspire them to explore and discover their personal answers, and help guide them to foster their interests in gaining knowledge.
Make Every Day A Learning Day
Turning every day into a learning day may sound like a bit much, but if you do it in the right way then it’s not. Encourage your child to explore the world around him/her, ask questions and make connections whenever possible. Help him/her classify and think critically of what he sees and experiences. These things will help your child develop the internal motivation to learn in classrooms, at home, or anywhere he/she may be.
