Do you have a constant battle with your children to get them up and off to school?  Do they often complain about school work or their teachers? Do they have a melt down when it comes to buying back to school shirts? These feelings towards school are common amongst children and teenagers; however it is important that this negative attitude isn’t overlooked. A positive attitude towards school can have a huge influence on your child’s educational success and help them to develop a number of important life skills. Here are three strategies suggested by Banstead Prep School in Surrey, to help your child develop a positive attitude towards school… Share…

Juggling school life, home life and extra-curricular activities can become quite overwhelming for youngsters. With that said, parents need to guide their children to prioritise their time appropriately and manage their feelings in such a way that they don’t become stressed or anxious. Here are some tips from a junior school in Leicestershire. When it comes to school and studying, children must find a healthy balance. While it’s great if they’re keen to do well at school, if they spend every waking moment revising then it’s unlikely that they will benefit from a healthy amount of fresh air and exercise. Without this, their immune system may be compromised, leading to…

So your child has had all the fun of leaving primary school before the big transition to secondary. Those last day of school shirts and big school trips feel like a lifetime ago. Now you’re both deep in the anxiety over the big move during summer. And sometimes that worry can be squashed after those first few days have passed. Other children form a general dislike of school that leads to unhappiness. If your child isn’t happy at school, I’ve come up with some great coping tips for both parent and child and I want to share my takeaway from what I discovered. Explain the Importance of Communication If you…

Raising your child with good values is difficult, and the job becomes even more challenging as kids enter their teenagers phase. The teenage phase is complicated, and it’s common for kids to feel lost during this period. Therefore, parents must put in extra energy to keep them from going astray.  The best way to improve your child’s character is by encouraging their participation in community events. It helps shape their personality and transforms them into good individuals. Remember, the more your child interacts with people around, the greater the chances of them developing positive character traits.  The following six community service ideas are great for keeping teenagers in control and…