Preparing Your Child for the New School Year – Lots of Tips to Make It Their BEST Year Yet!
Posted by: Sue Atkins
Show notes:
In this episode:
- Let’s Get Social: Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends in School
- Do you know the difference between ‘Encouragement & Praise’ and the BIG difference it can make to your child’s confidence?
- Sue Atkins in Conversation with Vijay Solanki Co-founder & CEO of the ParentalEQ app, marketing director at Shazam; global innovation at Philips & Unilever & TEDx speaker
Listen to the Full Interview on The Parentverse
After a chaotic pandemic school year, help your kids get back on track this new school year with Sue Atkins – helpful Back-to-school Tips for Parents – 9 practical daily tips to kick start your new term
Do you know the difference between ‘Encouragement & Praise’ and the BIG difference it can make to your child’s confidence?
Answer :
Take time to observe and understand how your child socialises
- Start with a “fly on the wall” approach. Attend a few activities at school (or sports after school) and pay close attention to how your child interacts with others. Do they behave differently than their “norm” at home? If so, why?
- Chat to his teacher and dinner ladies or Classroom Assistant to see what they notice and say.
- Your child may have a tough time starting conversations. They may have anxiety in large groups or a fear of public speaking, and that keeps them from engaging meaningfully with other children. Do they prefer to keep to themselves and observe instead of joining in?
Depending on what behaviour you see, you can then decide where to focus your attention, what skills need building and how you can contribute. “Trust your instincts, because you know your son the best.
- Model positive social behaviour. Children really do learn by example, so be mindful of how you interact with others.
Every time you strike up conversations with friends or neighbours, or even the check-out person at the Supermarket, your child is aware. Almost every scenario becomes a learning opportunity, allowing your child to see how you join in, negotiate and problem-solve.
- Role play at home. If your child finds it difficult to start conversations at lunch or during free time at school, sit down and practice at home. Discuss what topics interest them that he might talk about with other kids. Test different options until he finds something that comes naturally.
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A positive approach is really the most successful and best way to guide your child’s behaviour.
This means giving your child attention when they behave well, rather than just applying consequences when they do something you don’t like.
No matter how old your children are, your praise and encouragement will help them feel good about themselves.
Boosting their long term self-esteem and confidence.
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The “naughty step” is really becoming a thing of the past as it is a rather negative way to discipline your child.
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