The daily pressures
of school and home, life can sometimes get on top of your children and cause
them to feel overwhelmed. Between schoolwork, homework, chores and a busy social
life, your child may struggle to maintain a balanced schedule, which can lead
to stress and anxiety.
The good news is,
there are some simple steps you can take as a parent to relieve some of these
daily pressures and help your child to keep on track.
Read on for
three easy tips from The Manor Preparatory
School to help your child maintain a stress-free and balanced lifestyle…
Time Management
Time management
is an incredibly helpful skill to teach your children. Demonstrate how to
prioritize important tasks, make to-do lists and set goals. It can be helpful
to create a schedule or calendar for your child so that they can manage their
tasks and events more efficiently. To help your child feel organized, include
homework and exam dates into their schedule, as well as family and personal time
to help them relax.
Healthy Lifestyle
It is also
really important to help your child keep to a healthy and balanced lifestyle. This
includes eating the right food, exercising and enjoying some personal time. It
is also critical to your child’s wellbeing that they get enough sleep. Lack of
sleep can severely impact your child’s ability to concentrate and lead to emotional
distress.
Avoid Distractions
Today, it is
very easy for parents and children to be distracted by technology and social
media. This can cause parents to pay less attention to their children’s needs
and cause students to waste time, avoid homework and miss deadlines. If your
child is studying, put their smartphones or tablets away, to allow them to
fully concentrate on completing their work. Parents should also set a good
example and regularly take time out from technology to enjoy family time.
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