PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TODAY
HERE ARE SOME POINTS TO CONSIDER:
MAINTAINING A BALANCE While there may be positive aspects to involving your children in organized activities, it can sometimes be difficult for them to find the balance between keeping on top of homework and aiming to be the next big cricket star of their community.
SET HOMEWORK TIME EARLY Have your children complete homework the minute they get home, if practice for their extra-curricular activity takes place after school.
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DON’T OVER-CROWD THEIR SCHEDULE Don’t over-crowd their schedule Sports, music and other activities take up a lot of time with practice often occurring after or before school and competitions taking place on weekends. Make sure your child is not enrolled in so many activities at a time, that he or she does not have adequate time for homework, rest or spontaneous play.
CREATE A SCHEDULE Sit with your child and create a schedule to make both of you happy. Let it include fun time, school time and sport time.
BE INVOLVED Be involved with your child’s schoolwork and activities. Maintain contact with teachers and coaches so you know when it’s time to focus more on schoolwork and less on optional activities.
Parenting today · AUGUST 2012
CREATE A REWARD SYSTEM If children are effectively balancing school and a sports, they are working hard! It is therefore alright to reward them for their efforts. That way they’ll know that hard work pays off. Striking a balance between schoolwork and extra-curricular development opportunities can be especially difficult if your child is enjoying the activity more than schoolwork. That’s why you must always stress that school still comes first.