The American Academy of Pediatrics states that children who have positive parental support at home are more likely to succeed in school than those who don't. Other factors, such as nutrition, sleep habits and family communication, also influence a child's success in school. Prepare your child to reach his potential by teaching him to care for his health and to plan ahead.
Step 1
Feed your child a nutritious breakfast each morning. The Amery Regional Medical Center in Amery, Wisconsin, says that a healthy breakfast can raise energy levels. An energy boost can make it easier for your child to pay attention and to succeed in school.
Step 2
Make sure that your child gets plenty of sleep. Getting enough rest can help your child stay positive and energetic throughout the day, allowing her to concentrate on her schoolwork.
Step 3
Encourage your child to establish and stick to a consistent routine for getting homework done. Whether this means having him complete his homework as soon as he gets home from school or waiting until after dinner, designating a set time and place to study and to finish his assignments means that homework will get done every day, leading to greater understanding of the material covered.
Step 4
Help your child stay organized. Establish a specific area in your home to keep her schoolbooks, backpack and any items that she needs to bring to school the next day. This habit can make it less likely that she will have the stressful and frustrating experience of not being able to find something or that she will arrive at school without the materials that she needs for that day's lessons.
Step 5
Read to your child, and have him read to you. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that children whose parents read to them may be more likely to become strong readers themselves. The ability to read fluently is vital to scholastic success.
Tips and Warnings
- Set a positive example for your child by letting her see you reading, completing your work in an organized fashion and eating a healthy breakfast. Children are natural imitators and will mimic what they see adults doing.
