homework, learning and remembering, Uncategorized

Tips for successfully helping children develop the homework habit.


Help your child develop the homework habit Time spent together is precious. As well as homework time to practise skills they are learning in school, children need time to play, read,  chat with you and with their friends, help out in the house, and have free, unstructured  time to explore and enjoy their world. Homework… Continue reading Tips for successfully helping children develop the homework habit.

coaching, homework, teens, Working with teens

Your teen and you – No 4 – time to create a win-win deal


It’s time to get down and decide a win-win deal together and take turns speaking and listening to each other. For negotiations to be successful  create a situation where your teen will stay comfortable and alert enough to listen closely to you. The most important thing you can do is to keep any of your… Continue reading Your teen and you – No 4 – time to create a win-win deal

coaching, learning and remembering, reading and writing skills

Small steps climb the mountain: Chunking helps your child learn and remember.


"This is easy, my child should remember it.” When you first start helping your child learn and remember skills and knowledge they need, you may be impatient that your child quickly masters what you are teaching them, and feel deep disappointment when they don’t. You might notice that you have impatient and judgmental thoughts about… Continue reading Small steps climb the mountain: Chunking helps your child learn and remember.