New Year Resolutions for Parents: Supporting Your Child’s Learning Journey

Parents play a pivotal role in nurturing a love for the learning habit in children and New year is a great opportunity to revisit and reflect on the resolutions that can contribute to children’s learning journey. By setting precise and specific resolutions parents can contribute not just in children’s academic but also personal growth journey by providing them the right means to success. Let’s dive into some of the New Year resolutions which parents can take so they can support Children in this regard::  

1. Encourage Continuous Learning

Continuous Learning entails attentiveness to learning and personal growth beyond formal education, allowing children to improve their all-round capabilities. Parents should encourage children to constantly seek new skills, knowledge and experiences not just in school but even in their personal life as this helps them cultivate intellectual curiosity and also develop mentally, emotionally and socially. Some of the ways this can be encouraged is:

• Regular reading of books, articles and informational editorials
• Indulge in new hobbies or explore various fields of interest
• Seeking mentorship from teachers or experts from their respective field
• Partake in professional development activities – Trainings and workshops
  
  

Children who seek continuous learning always have an edge as they will be adaptable with the evolving changes in the society.

2. Inculcate Healthy Habits

One of the best ways parents can inspire their children in looking after their overall well-being is by instilling Healthy habits. Children often mimic the habits of their parents, knowingly or unknowingly.  By inculcating healthy habits, children can reap the life-long benefits in every aspect. Below are few of these healthy habits parents can include in their New Year resolution:

• Follow a balanced diet which includes proteins, whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables which supports children’s growth, immunity and concentration levels.
• Exercising regularly helps them boost their energy level and feel alert during the school time.
• Children who follow routine sleep patterns are likely to fall less sick which reduces absenteeism in school
  
  

By following and encouraging healthy habits parents not just help children excel in school but also in life beyond.

3. Support Emotional Intelligence and Social Skills

It is critical for children to have awareness to recognize and manage their emotions in a healthy way during their growing years. Parents can help children navigate in setting the right emotional intelligence and social skills as they help thrive in various life situations. Here are several ways parents can guide children in developing these important life skills:

• Encourage children to express their emotions/feelings openly and illustrate how these can be regulated in healthy way
• Lead by showing empathy towards others and motivate them to practise the same.
• Advocate spending more time with children of same age in team or group activities 
  
  

These skills lay a secure foundation for the children which will be an inherent part of their character and success stories. They not just aid in external achievements but in the development as overall responsible and sincere human beings.

4. Set Wholesome Goals

Parents should look at setting combined goals along with their children which will strengthen the relationships and infuse values of shared growth. Wholesome goals also help them develop focus and sense of accomplishment. These short term and long term goals can be varied depending on the individual preferences however they can include but not confined to:: 

Short Term Goals

• Dedicate 30 minutes each day to reading a book.
• Spend 30 minutes everyday playing a sport of their kid’s choice
• Spend 1 hour everyday finishing all tasks teachers assign and revise the chapters taught that day
  
  Long Term Goals
  
  
• Get selected for the school team and represent them.
• Get better in Science and improve the skills required to excel in final examinations
• Complete 8 books in the year 2025
  
  

It is to be noted that the Goals should always be SMART(Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time Bound) and the effort put in to accomplish these goals should be celebrated not just the outcome.

5. Collaborate and Communicate with Teachers

An effective partnership between parents and teachers can play a highly effective part in children’s learning journey. When parents and teachers share a common goal for the children’s betterment and success it will lead to tremendous results. When children feel cared for at home and school their growth and development sees no bounds. This collaboration can be:

• Regularly communicate with teachers regarding the children’s strengths, interests and Challenges.
• Parents request suggestions from teachers and can support children’s learning experience at home.
• Volunteer, monitor and update academic and personal growth progress.
• Share feedback and observations on a child’s behavior at home which can affect their learning.
  
  

By valuing and recognizing the teacher’s efforts and expertise, parents can derive further mileage in the children’s growth story. This collaboration and transparent effective communication can make the children’s learning journey very productive and constructive.

6. Create a Conducive Learning Atmosphere

Creating an atmosphere that encourages learning and growth mindset can empower children in accomplishing their tasks and goals. By setting up a designated learning space well-equipped with required resources such as books and stationery without any distractions, parents can infuse the qualities of focus and dedication in their children.

Having an open and patient conversation regarding the academic progression and involvement in the extracurricular activities and how they can help them in the long-run does wonders to a child’s cognitive thinking.

Using the digital gadgets and apps, games and videos for the benefit of the child learning rather than entertainment purposes. Education and learning should be made an engaging process not just restricted to school.

Conclusion

In order for the child to excel and thrive in academics and navigate through life’s challenges, parents play a significant role by involving children as part of their New Year resolutions. Along with children’s academic performance these resolutions can bring forward overall well-being and development. By being actively involved by collaborating with school and teachers, they can nurture life-long love for learning and seeking knowledge in and out of school.

Collaborate with the Best at Kiran International School

We at Kiran International School are so invested in the holistic approach to learning and growth of every child that we do not just cater to the academic requirements but the overall growth and well-being of the child that we ensure that they are ready for tomorrow’s World.

We look forward to welcoming you to our campus to collaborate together and impact your child’s educational path by laying the foundation here for the child’s bright future tomorrow! 

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