Why It's Okay for Kids to Get Angry — and What Parents Should Do About It
Anger is normal. Everyone gets angry. But most adults know how to control their emotions. But children have not yet learned to control themselves. Therefore, often, children's anger can be scary. But anger is not something to be afraid of. And it is certainly not worth trying to suppress it in children. Anger is an important emotion that contributes to the formation of [...].
What to do to make a child want to try harder
Motivation and child discipline are wonderful and necessary. But parents so often wish that a child would want to try harder on their own. Even without the constant reminder of parents. That the child would be interested in learning new things. That he himself constantly strives for heights and achievements. Learning is also work for the child. And to make him want to do it can be. [...]
Max Verstappen: Raised to Win — But at What Cost?
Those who follow professional Formula One racing are sure to know the name Max Verstappen. But it is not at all necessary to love cars to understand how a tough upbringing affects the child. Biography of Max Verstappen Max was born in a family of racers in the fourth generation. He was simply obliged to become a champion. Since childhood, he showed phenomenal results. Both in races, and in [.....]
How Overprotective Parenting Can Lead to School Problems
Many modern parents don't want to force their children to do things that are difficult. If a child complains about a task, parents rush to get rid of it. And do it all themselves. The same applies to learning difficulties at school. But what they don't realize is that by doing so, they are taking away the child's opportunity for development and a successful future. Difficulties = development. How does cognitive [...]
“My Child Isn’t Interested in Learning.” What Parents Should Really Be Asking
«My child is not interested in learning.» That's what a lot of moms say. But should study itself inspire a child? In fact, studying is the same work. It requires discipline and labor. Children will never want to learn on their own. They need to be nurtured with study discipline. Only in this way can a child learn to organize himself and succeed in [...].
Why "forcing to learn" is not a crime
What to do if a child does not want to learn? Is it really necessary to force and scold? Nowadays, many parents try to bring up children in gentleness. They consider it a crime to force a child to do what he does not want. But then how to grow independence in the child and develop his personality? Is it worth forcing a child to learn? Every parent should realize that children are different from [...].
How to Motivate a Child Who Doesn’t Want to Study
Do you think diligent children want to learn on their own? Actually, no child wants to learn. They're much more interested in things that are easier to do. Playing and watching cartoons. But then where do children who always get A's and go to all the Olympiads come from? They appear only thanks to their parents. Parents are obliged to properly motivate the child to achieve. And teach [....]
Is Play-Based Learning Enough? Why Discipline Still Matters
Many young parents are now choosing learning through entertainment for their children. They believe that without the compulsion of boring studies, children will grow up happier. And educational games will still help to shape intelligence properly. But not everything is so simple. Why games do not help in the development of children? Our life is arranged in such a way that we can not always get [...].
Why Do Kids Always Want What's Bad for Them? Understanding Children's "I Want"
Every parent knows that a child should not be given complete freedom. If you let your child do whatever he or she wants, he or she will start eating only chips and playing around the clock instead of studying. But why? Why do children so often seek what is harmful, and not the other way around? How are children's brains organized? Until the age of 12, the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for self-control [...].
Why Doesn’t My Child Want to Learn? Understanding the Real Reasons Behind School Struggles
Many parents are facing learning problems in their children. Is it the global decline in education and the influence of gadgets? Why does a child really not want to learn? Or is it that he really can't? Let's get to the bottom of it in this article. Some children tell their parents that they don't want to learn. And some try, but their grades still leave much to be desired [...].