Child Success Methods

As a parent, you can help your child learn the skills for academic success that will last with him or her for a lifetime.  These proven methods ensure that your child stays ahead in school and learns to become an organized and confident person.

Proven Methods for child's success:

1. Communication–

Talk with your child and listen to the child.  You will understand what he or she likes or dislikes, what are the fears, and whether the child gets along with teachers and peers. As the child grows, you could even discuss the school progress report.   

2. Reading –

Research has proven that children who read fare better in school.  Buy your child books, and take him or her to the library.  Read to your child, if you find that difficult; enroll your child in a reading program. This will encourage your child to read, pick up better vocabulary and strengthen the academic foundation.  If your child has reading problems, you may need to see a specialist.  The causes could be as varied as weak eyesight to learning disabilities. 
 
3. Creative activities –

These can be as diverse as drawing, cutting and pasting, and cooking simple dishes. As they grow older, you could teach them sewing or carpentry. This will improve their concentration and motor skills.

4. Homework –

Ensure that your child finishes homework and other assignments and help whenever needed. A child could find some assignments difficult, and may need to monitoring. Some parents even a fixed time and space devoted to homework.   Remember to shut off the television and reduce distraction like the telephone during homework time. A child who does homework regularly, does better in school.

5. Monitoring of Television and computer games -

Many parents actually reduce their own television viewing time, as it easier to set limits for their children.   Television and computer games interfere with homework, reading and playing, which are good for children.

6. Connecting school lessons to real life -

Some parents help their child calculate the bill in a supermarket or ask him or her to figure out the percentage discounts on products. This way the child is able to link whatever he studies with daily life. 

7. Making independent choices –

Encourage your child to take decisions about homework, extracurricular activities, and work on their projects independently. These are simple decisions will help your child become a confident and decisive person when they get older.   

8. Celebrate successes –

When your child does well in anything, congratulate him or her and celebrate it. As many parents will tell you, a simple treat goes a long way in recognizing the achievement.

Many of these proven methods are based on research and common sense, as parents you can gift your child the power to succeed.