5 parenting goals for every family will take time, work and willingness by all members of a family unit. Our way of supporting our family is supporting our siblings and parents’ goals. Especially when it comes time for a change, and the entire family has to go along with this change. That change will be the upcoming school year.
Sticking together helps combat the changes everyone goes through within a family. To be in-sync when it comes to scheduling takes time also; here are some examples:
- Dinner being ready at an earlier time
- Earlier bedtimes
- Showers/Cleanliness
- Chores calendar/Clean rooms
- Pickup / drop off kids at school
- Sports practices/extracurricular
- Homework time/tutoring
Recognize anyone with these issues?
Everyone needs to be in agreement; observing and monitoring family members. In return, it will make it easier for the entire family to be productive with everyone’s cooperation. One recognizable factor is resolving the most common issues before a big change within the family. Like the start of school. And if siblings are at odds, and go to the same school, it would not be so healthy. It can often turn into an explosion of family feuds at home or at school.
Do you recognize anyone in your family whom may seem sad, withdrawn, distant, more moody than usual, or angry? A balanced family, outside and inside the family circle, should always be in check. Take note and guide that family member in the right path with open communication.
Parents bridge-work with teachers
Secondly, when summer ends, we think of school. Along with millions of parents and their children and by bridging the communication gap with teachers, it will help everyone. And, the school year may go very well. It’s the beginning of the year that can make families nervous, excited and irritable all at the same time.
Having less face-to-face time with their child’s teacher can break the bridge though, so setting up appointments are necessary. Set up a parent/teacher conference. There could be an issue or a praise that will communicate effectively between the two/three better in person. So it’s good to expect a meeting at some point. Plus, having a good repertoire with teachers is a good way to show your child you care about his/her education.
Work on Social Skills
Good social skills are something a child should have before entering grade school. By being successful at working on this year after year, a child will form good habits. And by continuing to carry on these good habits, preparing your child, besides academics, would be a wise thing to do.
Expressing a frustration, disappointment or anger without hurting others or self-inflecting oneself should be taught to a child who shows signs of this behavior early on. Let them know: “Do unto others, as you would like them to do unto you.” Let you children memorize this. Teach them the basic establishments of conduct rules. For instance, respectful and courteous habits should be taught at a very young age; basic etiquette for good social skills.
Teaching: independent children
Explain to your children that self-sufficiency will help them when they get older. They will share with you, and in more confidence, as they get older because of their own independence.
School tasks should be checked when your child is complete with them; letting your child know this ahead of time will release the obligation from you having to ask later. Such as children knowing when it is time to help. Some tasks to do: laundry, setting/clearing the table, helping serve guests, cooking/baking, garbage collecting/throwing, room cleaning,…etc.
Communicate with each child
Going back to simple eye contact with your child reminds him/her “to pay attention” while looking at your child straight in the eyes. By putting all technology based gadgets, even phones, set aside time to talk daily to express the love you have with your daughter/son it may “hit upstairs” at some point. Something he/she will appreciate as they get older’ even if it’s only five minutes of conversation. Those five minutes can speak volumes on you and your child’s bond time.
Explaining to a child that difficulties are part of life can be a challenge. But, use some of your stories of your childhood and adolescent years to see if they can identify with you. Times are changing and a lot of their questions are being answered by online forum. The family unit is the safest and normally the best place for a child to open up to. Share with your child the good, stories. And that some children are not as fortunate as they are.
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