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SIMPLE THINGS

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PRICELESS GIFTS FOR YOUR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY

TIPS ON HOW TO TACKLE FUSSY EATERS

How to Prevent

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We hope that you all had a great holiday and are looking forward to a busy, fun-filled term ahead.

To help you to get back into the swing of things this month’s issue of Scoop features a great article on how to get your kids motivated and help them achieve their goals.

We also have a range of other great articles including a special Mother’s Day feature full of thoughtful gift ideas that might inspire our kids to do something meaningful for their mums this Mother’s Day. I recently took my three girls to see the new Cinderella movie and the message that her mother gave to her on her death bed truly inspired me. She made Cinderella promise to always remember just three things; to have courage, to be kind and to believe in just a little bit of magic.

I think that Cinderella’s mum was a wise woman.

If we can do nothing more as parents than to teach our kids to have courage, to be kind and to believe in just a little bit of magic then I think we will be doing a good job.

To all the mothers, grandmothers and other special people who fulfill a mothering role in our kid’s lives Happy Mother’s Day. I hope that it is lovely and full of joy.

Best regards, GIN A SE NE OR S E G

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Dealing with

Fussy Eaters “I don’t like it” has to be the phrase that drives parents crazy all over the planet at meal times. When I talk to parents about their children’s eating one of the most common questions I get is how to deal with fussy eaters. So let’s attack it here.

First of all recognise that all kids will go through a phase of being fussy about food.

Most often this happens around toddlerhood and is largely explained by the fact that they realise they have some control over food. As humans we also have an innate distrust of new foods. After all in the wild they could be poisonous. We would have to learn which foods to eat and which made us sick.

That genetic coding remains with us and children will instinctively say they don’t like something if it’s new. Most kids will get over this phase, but there are some kids for whom this becomes a deeply ingrained problem.

A friend confessed to me that one of her kids will only eat breakfast cereal. He was about 8 at the time and while his 3 siblings tucked into the family dinner, he would pour himself another bowl of cereal. Another reported to me that her son will frequently miss dinner and then ask for a honey sandwich later - he’s learned that if he waits a while Mum will give in and give it to him. These problems may look on paper as being ridiculous and it’s easy to blame the parents.

The trouble is at the front line of parenting we are all at times guilty of taking the less troubled road and caving in to what the child wants. We spend the first coupe of years of their lives trying to get enough food into them to make them sleep well etc that it can be hard to break out of the mentality that giving them something is better than letting them starve.

So there is our first lesson. No child is going to go hungry for long. As parents we need to stand firm at times and we need to learn that saying no to eating requests is OK and indeed necessary at times. I have one son who is just more interested in food and thinks about it a lot more than the other. While I’m cooking he is in and out of the kitchen asking for a snack and gets irate when I say “no you can wait for dinner”.

But should he manage to pinch something without my knowing, or on the odd occasion when I cave and give him a snack, inevitably he won’t eat as much once dinner is on the table. If it’s a night where the meal is something new, or not one of his favourite PG. 6

meals, I have zip chance of getting him to try it. The “I don’t like it” battle is on. Make sure your kids are hungry by mealtime and you stand a far better chance of encouraging good eating and trying of new foods.

Secondly get them involved in the making of the new meal.

If they’ve been in the kitchen and helped in some way with the preparation then it doesn’t all look so new once it’s on the table. For fussy eaters this is crucial as it helps them to feel they have some control over their food. You may also learn why it is they don’t like some foods by chatting with them. Some kids are very sensitive to texture. Cook carrots and they’ll spit them out, but give them a crunchy raw carrot and they’ll happily munch away. Others are lazy in their eating.

My eldest son hates chewing meat, but give him a homemade burger or meatballs and he tucks in. This doesn’t mean I never give him meat but it does mean I understand what is going on and can gradually shift him towards a broader range of foods. I make sure I don’t overcook meat making it tough, and I cut it up into mouth-size pieces and encourage him to mix it with other foods on the plate to create tasty mouthfuls.

Try mixing new foods with familiar favourites.

I made a new chicken dish on the weekend, but I served it with my kids favourite - sweet potato and carrot mash with peas. They ate it no problem after the first few mouthfuls. Try mixing new vegies into a familiar dish like a lasagne or a pasta dish.

I am also frustrated with kid’s menus when eating out.

We will never encourage our kids to broaden their eating palate if all they are ever offered is chicken nuggets, spag bol or ham and cheese pizza. When you travel in Europe it is rare to be offered a kids menu. Kids simply eat smaller portions of what the adults are having. I try to put that into practice here.

I’ll never forget the amazed look on a fellow diners face as she watched my then 3-year-old eating one of my mussels. Never tell your kids “oh you won’t like this” before they have even tried it. Let them try and let them make up their own mind. We have a rule in our house that the kids must try everything on their plate, and then if they really don’t like it they can leave it. The exception is when they say they don’t like the whole meal and then I do descend into bribery and corruption to get them to eat something! None of us are perfect all of the time, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you do the same.

Finally if you are worried about the limited menu of your child, then see a professional to help you to work out a plan.

Dietitians are a good first port of call, and for deeply ingrained problems there are specialist paediatric dietitians at children’s hospitals. But one thing is certain if you keep giving in to their demands as to what they want to eat, you’ll be fighting this battle for a long time to come. Gentle encouragement and minimal fuss is the parent’s mantra for good eating.

Dr Joanna McMillan Registered Nutritionist, Accredited Practising Dietitian, & Mum to Oliver (year 4) and Lewis (year 2).

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A weeks worth of dinners

"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child."

Sophia Loren The day that celebrates the essence of a mother is Mother’s Day. It’s an occasion to be cherished and to be celebrated. A mother’s selfless love is the epitome of all feelings that one human being can have for another. As the old adage goes “There is no love like a mother’s love”.

A mother is constantly thinking of her family, of her children, they are never far from her thoughts no matter how grown up they get or how far away they live.

That is why on Mother’s Day it is so nice to be able to treat your mother to something special and to give her a gift that comes straight from your heart.

With a bit of thought and effort you will be amazed at some of the priceless gift ideas that you can come up with that will delight your mother and make her feel as treasured as she really is.

A jar full of compliments Fill a glass jar with colourful slips of paper that you have written something that you love about your mother on. Get the whole family to contribute. It can be anything from “I love the way you always know what is wrong” to “I love your lasagna” or “I love how you really do think that you’re a good dancer”.

All mothers love to be recognised for the things that they do that make their family happy and a jar full of compliments is something that every mother will keep forever.

Update your mother’s play list Mother’s are notoriously busy doing things for everyone else so often lack the time to do seemingly simple things for themselves like updating their playlist. A great surprise for your mother would be to download all of her (not your) all time favourite songs and create different playlists for her. Most mums will be completely touched by the thoughtfulness and time involved – plus they will have some new tunes to listen to on the school run!

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It is an oldie but always a goodie. Treat your mum to her favourite breakfast and serve it however she likes it best – in bed, in the garden, at the breakfast table.

A thoughtful note and some flowers along with her coffee or tea of choice will give you extra brownie points for sure.

One of the challenges that every mother faces is coming up with dinner ideas that are healthy, time efficient and that the whole family will eat. Give some thought to a weeks worth of dinners that you and the rest of your family can plan, procure and produce so that your mother can have a much needed week off dinner duty.

Peace and quite Most mothers wear a number of hats every day - chef, chauffeur, tutor and family peace keeper to name a few. Give your mother a day off having to settle disputes and listen to sibling bickering. There is no greater gift that any mother could want more than an argument free day. Give your mum a drama-free, peaceful Mother’s Day.

“A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.”

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5. We have access to i-Pads and laptops during class learning.

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RECIPE Chicken Quesadillas with Creamy Avocado A tasty, easy dish that makes the perfect lunch or dinner. It’s great to whip up for a mass full of hungry kids at any time of the day.

Method

Ingredients

•1 capsicum, deseeded and finely chopped

• ¼ cup coriander, chopped

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

• ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

• 1 tablespoon ground coriander

• Pinch of salt

• 1 kg chicken breast fillets

• Olive oil spray

• ½ cup tinned corn drained and rinsed

• 8 tortillas (20cm round diameter work well)

Creamy Avocado

• 4 green shallots, thinly chopped

•1 large ripe avocado, halved with the stone removed

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tablespoon of lime or lemon juice

1. Place the avocado in a medium bowl and mash using a fork until smooth. Add the lime or lemon juice, salt, garlic, sour cream and Tabasco (if desired). Cover bowl with cling wrap and place in the refrigerator.

2. Cut any excess fat from the chicken breast and tenderise with a meat clever.

3. Mix the ground coriander and the cumin on a plate. Press each chicken breast into the spice mixture, coating both sides evenly.

4. Using a large non-stick fry pan, heat the oil over a medium/high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook, turning the breast so that they are cooked evenly on both sides. Remove breasts, once slightly browned and cooked through and transfer to a plate and allow them to cool. Thinly shred the chicken and place in a bowl.

5. Add the capsicum, coriander, corn, shallots, cheese and pinch of salt to the shredded chicken and mix until combined.

6. Preheat oven to 120ºC. Lightly spray a medium non-stick fry pan with olive oil spray and then place pan over a medium-high heat.

Place one tortilla in the pan.

7. Place 1/8 of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla and spread mixture evenly over half the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to form a semicircle and cook for two minutes before turning and cooking for a further two minutes or until it is golden and heated through.

8. Remove tortilla from the pan and place on a baking tray. Cover with foil and place in the oven. Repeat above with remaining tortillas. You may need to grease your pan with olive spray between each tortilla.

9. Cut the tortillas in half and arrange on a plate. Serve with the creamy avocado mix in a little bowl on the side.

Tip: If you have a sandwich press you can place the folded tortillas in that to brown and heat instead of using the fry pan.

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Ms Rhonda Mathis

Welcome back to the Scoop Hot Seat the first for Term 2! This month we sit down with not one but two of our favourite teachers!

First we meet Ms Rhonda Mathis from year 1m. : Hi Ms Mathis and welcome to the Scoop Hot Seat. Tell us a bit about your childhood. Where did you grow up and what is your favourite childhood memory?

Ms Mathis: I grew up in a quiet area in suburban Sydney. My favourite memory is riding my bike with all the kids in the street. : When you were growing up what did you want to be?

Ms Mathis: I always wanted to be a teacher. I have taught dancing, swimming and skiing as well as school teaching. : What do you love the most about being a teacher?

Ms Mathis: I love watching children grow and develop. I love talking with children, they can surprise you with their ideas and their recounts of activities can be very interesting.

: If you could go on a dream holiday anywhere in the world where would you go and why?

Ms Mathis: I would love to go to Paris, the city of love. I hear it is beautiful. : What is the naughtiest thing that you have ever had a student do?

Ms Mathis: A child once disappeared from a group at the zoo. After much frantic searching by everyone, he was eventually found. : What is your top piece of advice for the kids at Double Bay Public School?

Ms Mathis: Enjoy your time at school it can be the best years of your life!

: What is the hardest thing about being a teacher?

: Thanks so much for your time Ms Mathis it has been great getting to know you better.

Ms Mathis: We have a very busy workload, so it is hard to find time in the day for some fun activities.

Thank you!

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Promote good behaviour and praise conflict resolution:

Sibling Rivalry Steps every parent can take to help their kids get along All siblings are bound to fight – its part of growing up. But listening to your children bicker, argue and tease each other can be upsetting and frustrating.

Here are some simple strategies that will help to minimise conflict between your children and help them to get along.

Set the standard of behaviour: As parents we are responsible for setting the standard of behaviour that we find acceptable within our family. Make sure that all of your children clearly understand what you consider to be acceptable and unacceptable behaviour and what the consequences are for when these standards are not adhered to.

Avoid comparisons: One of the greatest mistakes any parent can make is to compare their children – especially if it is done in front of them. Comparing your children’s abilities can breed resentment, insecurity and frustration. Avoid discussing any differences between your children in front of them.

Respect their individuality: Every child is different – that’s what makes each one of them so special. That is why as parents it is essential that we parent each of our children individually. Treating your children uniformly is for the most part impractical and more often than not ineffective because each child has different tastes, talents and needs. Just because one child loves playing soccer does not automatically mean that your other children do too.

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All children love to be encouraged so when you see your kids playing nicely together, sharing without complaint or being considerate of each others feelings, acknowledge the good behaviour to them. Likewise, when your children have an argument or disagreement and manage to resolve it without your involvement (or minimum involvement) verbalise to them how proud you are of them and how well they have handled the situation.

Listen to what your children have to say: Being a kid can be hard and being a sibling can be incredibly frustrating. Understand that it is normal for your children to feel anger and resentment towards each other so allow them to communicate this with you. Listen when they want to express themselves to you and talk about the negative feelings they are experiencing. Acknowledge and accept how they feel and try and talk about ways they can handle situations in the future to avoid these feelings. A good technique is to talk about your childhood and to tell your child stories about experiences that you had with your own siblings whilst growing up. Let them know that they are not alone – that all siblings feel this way at some time or another.

Try to have some one on one time: It is not always possible and it is not always practical but it is none the less very important to spend some quality one on one time with each of your children. Spending time individually with each of your children helps to make them feel special and helps them to feel connected to you. Try and make an effort to take a little time out every once in a while and spend some quality one on one time with each of your children.

Stay out of the conflict: As a parent you need to be Switzerland.

It is vital as parents that we encourage our children to settle their differences and resolve their disputes by themselves. At times, especially with younger children, it might be necessary to step in and help them to resolve the problem but even then try not to take sides. If you need to discipline one of your children, try and do it privately and not in front of their siblings as this can cause embarrassment, resentment and further exacerbate the rift between your children.

Look ahead and avoid potential disputes: As parents we are well aware of our children’s little idiosyncrasies and the things that will get them worked up. Consider the areas or the things that your children regularly fight about and devise solutions to these issues that will prevent the conflict from continuously reoccurring.

The important thing to remember is that all siblings fight. They always have, they always will – it is completely normal. However if you are able to implement some of the above strategies; if you are able to communicate with them, treat them as individuals and help them to resolve their own problems, you will go along way in reducing the amount of sibling rivalry between your children and will help to enforce positive, strong relationships between them.

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For our next hot seat we meet the creative and talented Mr tim Lohmann from year 1L! : Hi Mr Lohmann and welcome to the Scoop Hot Seat. Tell us a bit about your childhood. Where did you grow up and what is your favourite childhood memory?

Mr Lohmann: I grew up in Queensland, in a small country town called Maryborough, a town with fabulous architecture beautiful turn of the century Queenslanders, houses on stilts with wide verandahs. One of my favourite memories is when I was five, it was Christmas morning and I woke up before dawn. My father worked nights so my parents had probably just finished wrapping presents for my large clan at four in the morning. So I knew I had to restrain myself.

I went out onto the verandah to sit on the railings and watch the dawn rise so happy and excited. I waited till about six before my sisters and I ran to jump onto our parent’s bed to ask if we could open our presents. : When you were growing up what did you want to be?

Mr Lohmann: I had no particular dream job in mind but I remember loving animals very much and being very concerned about how many were becoming endangered, I used to collect little lead figurines of them. : What do you love the most about being a teacher?

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Mr Lohmann: The warmth and excitement of a class really enthused about the lesson they are engaged in. When a lesson has worked out very successfully, that is the time I love being a teacher the most.

: What is the hardest thing about being a teacher?

Mr Lohmann: A very crowded curriculum sometimes I feel as a teacher that there are not enough hours in the week to cover, in a worthwhile way, everything that needs to be covered during that week. : If you could go on a dream holiday anywhere in the world where would you go and why?

Mr Lohmann: I was looking at a holiday that involved touring the marvelous palaces and gardens in Italy, it looked really magical and that has caught my heart at the moment. : What is the naughtiest thing that you have ever had a student do?

Mr Lohmann: I once taught a student who was in the habit of burning down buildings, but thankfully none of them that I was in at the time. : What is your top piece of advice for the kids at Double Bay Public School?

Mr Lohmann: Follow your heart, learn to work at what you love, or learn to love what it is you do. : Thanks so much for your time Mr Lohmann it has been great getting to know you better.

Thank you!

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UPPORTER IN THE POTLIGHT

Adam Stott General Manager at Poppin Pods

Retailers were trying everything to achieve fresh, convenient and longer lasting herbs. Cut herbs die in the fridge, tubed herbs surfaced, however, they had huge amounts of preservatives added so the taste inherently suffered. Lightly dried herbs were tried, but they missed the point as they were dead as well.

Consumers were asking how long had the herbs been packaged and what nutritional value had they lost?

Living herbs had to be the answer as they provide maximum nutritional value and taste however they were messy, awkward and the pots were too big to handle in your shopping.

We identified all these issues and came up with the solution that provides a clean easy and convenient way for you to enjoy living herbs from the convenience of your kitchen top. We took all the benefits of cut and potted herbs, and removed the negatives.

There is no mess with Poppin Pods. Unlike normal potted plants, the pods don’t have drainage holes so they don’t flood your benchtop when you water them. They keep small reservoirs of water in the bottom to keep them alive longer without drowning the root system of the herb.

: Tell us a bit about the range of products that Poppin Pods has?

Here we chat to Adam about the Poppin Pods products and about what sets this business ahead of the rest.

Adam: Over the last 5 years there has been a huge push towards fresh. Consumers were demanding fresher food with real taste. Herbs were near the top of this list after enjoying increased demand due to the success of cooking shows and the trend toward healthy eating.

Adam: They are grown ready to eat. Unlike herbs that are grown for planting in your garden, our herbs are grown big and bushy, ready to harvest from the day you buy them.

Our herbs are grown the natural way! The cost pressures of the past have steered other growers to move into temperature controlled growing sheds, some even use ultraviolet light at night to grow faster. No thanks! Poppin Pods provides the real taste that comes from being grown the natural way in natural soil.

Scoop is a big fan of anything fresh and natural, anything that will get our girls eating healthy and anything that is Australian owned and gown. Poppin Pods ticks all those boxes and more, which is why we are really excited to introduce this month’s supporter in the spotlight; Adam Stott, General Manager at Poppin Pods, a company that is dedicated to producing fresh living herbs that you can use in your kitchen!

: Hi Adam, thanks for agreeing to be this month’s Scoop Supporter in the Spotlight. Behind every great company is a story. Tell us the story behind Poppin Pods?

: What are some of the advantages of Poppin Pods herbs?

Adam: You start with the Display Shell. We have everything from plastic, tin, revived wood, timber cradles and to the top of the range Bamboo. You really have to see the bamboo! So firstly pick your shell.

Adam: There are a number of reasons but the top two are taste and nutritional value.

I think a lot of people have grown up having a tomato plant or strawberries grown at home in the past. What is the thing you remember the most?

TASTE! The difference in taste is so significant which is why all the retailers are claiming to be the freshest.

From a nutritional value point of view we are all still learning. We are finding out new things all the time.

I applaud the Mushroom Growers Association who joined together and commissioned a food scientist to research the nutritional value of mushrooms at different stages. What they learnt was fantastic. If you leave your mushrooms in the sun the day before eating, they will have the equivalent vitamin D nutritional value as they did when fully grown. That’s not the same if you eat them straight out of the fridge. : What are some of your favourite dishes that you use Poppin Pods herbs in?

Adam: It’s really funny, because these days I don’t have anything cooked at home without herbs.

My salad sandwich wouldn’t be the same without basil or coriander. My fish can’t be cooked without thyme. The kids mash always has chives. Mums and dads have some of the best recipes because they constantly trying new things.

: Explain to us how Poppin Pods works? What kind of care and maintenance is involved?

Then you choose your herbs. We have around 20 varieties at the moment from the common ones such as mint, rosemary, basil, coriander, parsley, thyme, chives etc to some others like Vietnamese mint, sorrel, chervil and soon to be released edible flowers.

Adam: Poppin Pods is all about choice. First you pick your Display Shell that suits your kitchen. Then you choose the herbs you like, pop them into your Display Shell. Today we range about 20 different varieties of herbs and that is still growing.

: What makes the Poppin Pods range so special? What sets it apart from other companies producing similar products?

: How do we find out about Poppin Pods or purchase some of their great products?

Adam: We listened to what the consumer wanted.

They were sick of herbs dying in the fridge so they only bought them when they knew they were going to use them in a specific meal. Consumers wanted real taste and nutrition, which they weren’t getting in a clean easy and convenient way. They now can.

Adam: www.poppinpods.com.au is best, or you can find us on Facebook. Register on our website and you will be kept up to date. There are some very big things around the corner. Does anyone buy cut flowers? That’s all I’m saying right now.

You will find that because the herbs are there, you use them more. You try new combinations and add them to everything from smoothies to salads and every meal in between. When you have used all of the herbs you simply replace it on your next shopping visit.

As far as care and maintenance goes it’s really easy; a bit of water and a bit of sunlight (it doesn’t even have to be direct sunlight), that’s it.

All of our herbs are grown in natural soil, so unlike hydroponic varieties, our pods are full of nutrients that last for weeks.

Stay tuned to our website as we always have recipes from our brand ambassador Luke Mangan up there and there will be a lot more coming soon.

: Thank you so much Adam. It has been really great to talk to you and

to find out about the Poppin Pods range and some of the advantages of living fresh herbs. Scoop feels certain that lots of Double Bay Public School mums and dads will be keen to explore the Poppin Pods product range – you might even have inspired some creative cooking! www.poppinpods.com.au

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: Why do you think that is so important to eat fresh?

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QUICK AND SIMPLE WAYS TO

Motivate your

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Here are 8 quick and simple things that any parent can do to help motivate and inspire their child whether it is at school, at home, in the playground or in life in general.

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Review Rewards: Although it can be tempting to use bribery to motivate your child to do things it’s not a great idea. This quick fix solution can backfire in the long run. Studies have shown that children tend to lose interest in things they are doing if they are not getting “rewarded for it”. It’s alright to offer rewards for good work as long as it is something that is done occasionally and does not become expected.

Try instead to make your child interested in what they are actually doing and not the promise of a reward at the end of it.

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Communicate with your child One of the most effective ways to motivate any child is to involve them in productive and meaningful conversations. By nature children are curious creatures so use this trait to your advantage. Ask questions, tap into areas that interest them and use this as a tool to motivate them in other areas.

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Set Goals Setting goals is key to any success for both adults and children. From an early age teach your children about the importance of setting goals and working towards achieving them. Encourage your child to set both short and long term goals – ensure they are age appropriate and realistic!

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Celebrate Achievements It does not matter how small the improvement is it is worth acknowledging and celebrating. This will help to keep your child motivated and will make them strive to do even better. This does not mean you need to buy a gift or a reward it simply means that you need to verbalise how pleased you are and how proud you are of your child’s achievements.

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Reduce Anxiety It is only normal for parents to sometimes lose their cool and overact to a situation. After all we are only human. However it is really important that we try not let our own anxiety and insecurities have a negative impact on our kids. Try to avoid forcing your child to do something and resist the temptation to be overtly controlling. A child is not going to motivated to achieve something if they are being forced to do it.

Showing your child guidance, support and assistance will have a much more positive effect on their motivational levels.

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Let your child make decisions One of the best ways to motivate a child and help them to learn is to allow them to make their own choices. This allows them to learn from their experiences and at times learn from their mistakes. It is important to let our children learn about consequences. Stop nagging for them to finish their homework – instead let them go to school with it incomplete and learn from the experiences. Chances are next time the homework will get done without you needing to pester.

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Get Excited Parents are often so busy just trying to get through the day that it becomes easy to forget to stop and show genuine interest in our child’s stories, work or achievements. Take the time to show proper enthusiasm for what your child is telling or showing you - this will help to keep them enthusiastic and motivated.

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Be Inspiring We all know that a parent is a child’s best teacher and one of their most important role models. Show your child that you are motivated in many different areas of your life. Help to inspire them to try new things, to challenge themselves, to explore new ideas and to at times take risks.

The best way to do this is to lead by example!

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