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About Home Schooling
Many of us prefer that our children are educated within the confines of a school environment where they can socialise with other children and get to grips with...
Get The Sleep You Need
Depending on your school-going child’s age they will probably need anything between 9-12 hours of sleep every night. A four year old will probably need the full 12 hours...
Homework Rewards: Are They a Good Idea?
Homework rewards, or incentive systems, are controversial. From star stickers on charts to lavish material gifts, parents have different...
Homework Routine for Your Children
Homework battles happen daily throughout the country and in order to avoid the inevitable struggle it is important to establish routines and expectations with regard to...
How Much Homework Should Your Child Be Getting?
More often than not our children tell us they have too much homework but it is important to take into account what exactly the government and the...
How Much Should You Help With Homework?
On the one hand parents are actively encouraged to get involved with their child’s education and give assistance with homework. On the other, parents...
Importance Of A Good Study Area
It is important to help your child to develop strong study and organisational skills. This is important for your child’s success in school and will develop positive...
Improve Your Eating Habits
It is never too late to instil healthy eating habits in your child and it is never too early to start. Proper nutrition begins at home with the foods that you buy and...
Improving Your Child's Memory
No matter how smart a child is they will need memory skills to succeed at school. There are two main memory categories that are relevant to learning. The first is...
Introducing Your Child to Their Local Library
The public library has been given a bad reputation recently. Not only are the buildings stereotyped as being dull and drab, staffed by dour...
Keep a Posistive Attitude
As a parent or carer it is important to be involved in your child’s education. The best way to do that is to help children with their homework. In fact, research has...
Keeping a Homework Diary
Many schools require or even distribute a homework diary to each student, but if your child has never used a homework diary then a gentle introduction to this tool...
Know Your Child's Learning Style
Learning styles vary from person to person. People respond to what they see hear, or feel in different ways and this can greatly affect how they learn and memorise...
Preparation & Planning Your Homework
Regardless of whether your child is four or fourteen having your child prepared for school is a must.
Here are some tips to make planning for school and homework...
Procrastinating Over Homework
Much of a child’s school success depends on how well they do their homework, which in turn depends on his of her time management skills. A child should be taught how to...
Reward And Praise
Many schools nowadays, at both primary and secondary level, follow a praise and reward system. Most have reported that these systems do work in promoting good b...
Should We Employ a Homework Tutor?
The help of a homework tutor can bring about quick academic progress in some students. For others, a homework tutor is not the right solution. Families will benefit...
Starting a Homework Club
Starting a homework club can be beneficial for all involved. The children who attend the club can work together and learn from each other, while the adults (usually...
The Internet and Homework: Pros and Cons
The internet is a valuable learning tool. It can fire up a student’s imagination, introduce them to new areas of knowledge, sharpen their...
Useful Homework Materials
Whilst concentration and imagination are the most important ingredients at homework time, there are plenty of materials that can also prove useful. From organisation...
