How can you motivate your child?

Does your child miss deadlines in school, not do their homework, or lack the spirit to excel at their favourite sport? It’s probably because of their lack of motivation. You may set the best goals, but to help your child achieve them, you need to build their motivation. 

Here are 8 ways to motivate your child.

Set Goals and Make a Plan

To motivate your child, the first step is to set goals with them and to make a plan for achievement. Ensure that the goals you set are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic & Time-bound).

Celebrate Accomplishments

When your child reaches their goals, remember to celebrate their accomplishment to let them know that you are proud of them. This will motivate your child even more.

Remain Positive

Be positive while encouraging your child to do their work is best. We all get frustrated sometimes and our children look to us for motivation. Remain positive even in challenging times.

Reward Them

Reinforcements have long been used by parents for motivation. Although some may argue that this may not be the best way, doing it in moderation can be useful. The best method is to make sure that the reward and achievement complement each other.

Healthy Competition

Some healthy competition may be helpful to motivate your child. Cheering them on to win a sports race or a maths contest can push their limits to even greater heights. Besides motivation, this will also teach them about teamwork & sportsmanship.  

Take Interest

Knowing your child’s interest will make them feel that you genuinely care for them and not just when they excel or achieve something. This will make your child feel that they can talk to you when they need. This greatly improves their motivation in whatever goals they have.

Keep It Exciting

Reminding your kids how exciting it is to reach their goals is key to keeping them motivated. The road can be challenging sometimes and your kids may lack motivation to continue. Keeping the excitement by sharing some success stories or telling them how proud you are will help them reach success.

Healthy Nutrition

Children who are given the correct nutrition are more active, more positive and more motivated. With the right food & proper amount of physical activity, it is best to give your child trusted vitamin supplements to ensure they are getting enough nutrients.

These are just some tips on how to motivate your child. You may even think of other ways to help your kids stay motivated.

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