Schoolwork: How to help them?

There are only a few days left until the start of the 2024 school year, a stage that entails obligations for the little ones at home, because they have a schedule of activities for various subjects. However, some children have a hard time doing their homework, which parents can do.

The first thing to remember is that homework is a opportunity for children to learn and that families participate in the education of their children.

If your son or daughter has difficulties with homework, you should help them see their school activities in a positive way, says psychologist Ivana Arrocha (@psicologoenpanama).

They have to provide the environment companionship and loveas this will directly contribute to the child’s autonomy in doing homework and promotes healthy self-esteem.

It ideal nor to scold, but to correct, warns the psychologist.

“They must help in understanding task dynamics and models the expected behavior,” he emphasizes.

And, of course, they should avoid critics before the first attempts of their children.

For this reason Arrocha offers tips to make the homework process easier. One of them is to establish a routine for completing tasks.

Also, provide guidance and support with patience, remember that children have difficulty understanding complex instructions, help them with visual support or specific instructions.

Take note!

You can also follow other tips to help you support yours children.

For example, it is essential to reduce number of distractions. If you are someone who has music, you can turn down the volume; Turn off the television and keep your cell phone on silent.

Another suggestion is to praise work and effort let the little one go. You can do this by showing your family the work your child has done, suggests kidshealth.org.