Radio Commentary
Here's a great tip for parents who want to help
their children do better as school resumes after the holidays: Begin the new
year with a clean slate.
Simply erase anything bad that has happened up to
this point.
If your children have faced
challenges with studying or doing schoolwork, and if that has been a source of
conflict, take time out to sign a “peace treaty,” or at least a “cease fire.”
Have both parties agree to allow
those memories to fade away into the past and start fresh.
It might be helpful to meet with
your child's teacher and ask him or her to do the same thing.
Coming at a challenge from a
different perspective, or without a lot of baggage, can lead to better
performance and increased motivation.
Children, like adults, must learn
to let go of negative thoughts or experiences and start over with new
enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.
There is a feeling of renewal that comes from
letting go of previous difficulties, and making peace with the challenges that
have to be faced.
It helps create an attitude that makes real progress
possible in the future.
