It is important to understand how to praise kids correctly. You have to know your kid. Some of them relax after being praised, while others become motivated. It is necessary to praise a kid for a particular action. For example, praise them for a well-drawn picture. Besides the words of praise, emotions play a great […]
Gamification is used both at universities and at schools. It makes the process of learning more varied. Gamification is a good way to make studying more attractive and interesting. It can encourage kids to do homework. If the topic is too difficult, elements of gamification give an opportunity to understand the material better and easier. […]
Some people think that parents shouldn’t praise kids because they will be arrogant later in life. They are strict with their children and do not praise them, which leads to inferiority complex. Kids do not understand why their parents treat them like this. So, praise is really necessary. It helps in many life situations. Kids […]
You probably have a friend who manages to do a lot of things. They can easily calculate how long they will spend on doing this or that task, they plan their time effectively. Those who do not have this skill rarely stick to a plan and are often late. Kids cannot plan their time. So, […]
Once the Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget proposed an idea that kids learn faster when they themselves shape the image of what they see and make their own conclusions rather than when they are told how they are to perceive the world. A programmer and one of the founders of the theory of Artificial Intelligence Seymour […]
Teenagers want to be independent from their parents and are frequently rebellious. Their outlook changes. At this age friends, fashion and trends are much more important than studying. Parents have to understand that after going to school, doing homework and other tasks, teenagers need to have some free time. Psychologists think that between the age […]
‘What are you proud of?’ Kids can be proud of being able to draw a funny face or doing some easy tasks. Many parents will say: “You’d better do something useful”. However, being able to draw develops creativity, for example. ‘When I was your age…’ Many parents think that telling their kid what they achieved […]
Set goals. It is the easiest way to motivate your kid. Goals show prospects and direction, which make doing tasks easier. When you know where to go and what to do, it means you have a plan, which helps you to achieve your goals. When talking to your kids it is important to explain to […]
Kids remember what they are interested in. Help them find additional information on the topic interesting for them. Teach kids how to use various techniques to remember things, i.e. abbreviations, comparisons, suitable sayings. Stressful atmosphere does not contribute to improving memory. Quarrels are not only useless, but also harmful. It’s much more effective to understand […]
There are several ways to make your kids motivated: set a good example. If your kid sees that you read a lot, they will do the same support and respect them. If a kid asks you a question to which you do not know an answer, look it up in an encyclopedia together with them […]
