Relationships become more important to children as they grow up—especially as they enter adolescence. During this period, they regularly worry about being negatively evaluated by their peers (e.g., embarrassed, humiliated, and rejected). Some become so severely anxious that they meet the criteria for social anxiety disorder (aka social phobia).1
There is disagreement as to whether socially anxious children are great or terrible at mindreading—reading people’s feelings and/or thoughts, based on available cues like an individual’s facial expression or gaze. A study, published in the July issue of Child Development, investigates this question.2 The question concerns two theories which have been used to explain the mind-reading abilities of socially anxious children.
An investigation of mindreading abilities in socially anxious children The sample consisted of 105 8- to 12-year-old children (44% boys) recruited from schools in the Netherlands. To participate in this investigation, these students were asked to come to the lab with their parents. In 77% of cases, they came with their mothers. The child-parent duos then completed the Social Phobia and Anxiety Inventory. A sample item from the child version of this inventory reads, “I feel anxious when I am with other girls, boys, or adults and I am in the center of attention (when everyone is looking at me).” The parental version reads, “My child feels anxious when she or he is with other girls, boys, or adults and she or he is in the center of attention (everyone is looking at her or him)” (p. 1428).2 The child and parental reports were correlated: r(95) = 0.5, p < 0.001. Subsequently, children completed a mind reading task called Reading the Mind in the Eyes Task. Each child sat in front of a computer screen and looked at 28 black and white pictures of eye regions showing different emotions and states of mind—interested, sad, angry, etc. (The three examples in the picture below are not from the actual test). Each picture was presented with four statements, only one of which was a correct description of the feeling or state of mind portrayed in the photo. Mind Reading ability was calculated based on the number of correct answers. Next, children completed a task designed to provoke social anxiety: They were asked to perform their favorite song on the podium in front of a camera which supposedly recorded their performance for a “professional singer” to evaluate later. The children’s blushing response during the first 30 seconds of this minute-long task was measured with a thermometer and a photoplethysmograph—which measured blood pulse amplitude through sensors that were attached to the children’s cheeks before the performance began. Good or Bad at mindreading?Results showed that both poor and advanced mind readers were more likely to be socially anxious than healthy children, though social anxiety was highest in poor mind readers. These findings provide support for the existence of two pathways to social anxiety in children. One pathway, as noted earlier, involves mind reading deficits, meaning misinterpreting social signals—remarks, looks, and other behaviors—as necessarily critical. To reduce their anxiety, children with deficits in mindreading often avoid social situations. But doing so has negative consequences. For instance, avoiding social situations results in fewer opportunities to practice and improve one’s ability to read people’s minds. The present findings also supported the theory that social anxiety arises through a second pathway, that of advanced mindreading. Of course, advanced mind reading abilities are often socially adaptive because being attuned to cues in social situations helps bonding and cooperation. However, these abilities also allow greater awareness of being evaluated by others, which increases self-consciousness. And self-consciousness—being associated with blushing and other physiological reactions—results in discomfort in social settings and avoidance of social situations. In this study, the skilled mind readers who did not blush (and presumably did not feel self-conscious) showed less social anxiety. Therefore, self-consciousness seems to be a major link between advanced mind reading ability and the experience of social anxiety. In summary, this investigation’s findings suggest that both advanced and poor socio cognitive abilities might have a negative impact on children’s social life, resulting in fear, discomfort, and avoidance of social situations. That is why, the authors note, prevention and early interventions are important: “For children with deficits in mindreading, these [prevention] efforts may focus on enhancing socio cognitive abilities, whereas for children with advanced mind reading, they may focus on tackling the excessive mindreading and dealing with heightened self-consciousness and sensitivity to others’ opinions” (1438). This article is from Psychology Today. Thanks to them for offering this to us!
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It's official that this match are schedule for WRESTLE War Ground 2019. WWE Champion will face the Winner of WWE Championship Tournament Jake Smith. This tournament was held earlier today. In couple of months time he will face our WWE Champion Frederic Adhitama where we know when it comes to destructive when anyone is in his pathways he will absolute enjoy it.
Who will come out of the arena with WWE Championship around their wrist or will Frederic Adhitama retain his WWE Championship against Jake Smith? Find out at WRESTLE War Ground 2019 on Friday 8 November 2019! If you are being bullied at work and need support, you can read this factsheet and go to the Get Help section. If you know or see someone being bullied you can go to the Supportive Bystander FactSheet to find out how to help them.
What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is verbal, physical, social or psychological abuse by your employer (or manager), another person or group of people at work. Workplace bullying can happen in any type of workplace, from offices to shops, cafes, restaurants, workshops, community groups and government organisations. Workplace bullying can happen to volunteers, work experience students, interns, apprentices, casual and permanent employees. Some types of workplace bullying are criminal offences. If you have experienced violence, assault and stalking you can report it directly to the police. What does bullying in the workplace look like?
If you are being bullied at work you might:
Your employer is allowed to transfer, demote, discipline, counsel, retrench or sack you (as long as they are acting reasonably). What you need to know if you are being bullied at work When you are being bullied it's important that you know there are things you can do and people who can help. You have the right to be in a safe workplace free from violence, harassment and bullying. Bullying and abuse If you are under 16 years old, bullying and violence may also be child abuse. See the Lawstuff topic on child abuse under your state or territory for more information. http://www.lawstuff.org.au/lawstuff Bullying and discrimination Bullying may also be discrimination if it is because of your age, sex, pregnancy, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or certain other reasons. Sexual harassment and racial hatred are also against the law. For more information on what anti-discrimination laws cover, and what you can do about it, look at the Australian Human Rights Commission page Responsibility of employers Your employer has a legal responsibility under Occupational Health and Safety and anti-discrimination law to provide a safe workplace. Employers have a duty of care for your health and wellbeing whilst at work. An employer that allows bullying to occur in the workplace is not meeting this responsibility. Responsibility of bystanders We all have a moral responsibility to help create a positive, safe workplace. If someone in your workplace is experiencing harassment or bullying, you can tell them about the steps they can take to solve it. What you can do if you are being bullied at work Make sure you're informed. Check to see if your workplace has a bullying policy and complaints procedure. Keep a diary. Documenting everything that happens, including what you've done to try stopping it. This can help if you make a complaint. Get support from someone you trust or contact support services. Even if you don’t know anyone you can talk to, there are support services which are immediately available to help and support you in the Get Help section. This includes contacting your union Approach the bully. If you feel safe and confident, you can approach the person who is bullying you and tell them that their behaviour is unwanted and not acceptable. If you are unsure how to approach them, you might be able to get advice from an appointed contact person, or from a colleague or manager. Tell someone at your work. Your workplace will usually have a process for making a complaint and resolving disputes, which might include a warning, requiring the bully to have counselling, a mediation process, or even firing the bully if the situation continues. The person to talk to might be your supervisor/manager, a harassment contact officer, or a health and safety representative (if your work has one). Get information and advice. If the bullying is serious, if the situation has not changed after complaining to your manager, or if there is not anyone you can safely talk to at work you can get outside information and advice. Using the links below you can contact:
to the state and territory workplace health and safety authority or to the Australian Human Rights Commission, using the links below. Getting Help If you have made a complaint to your manager or others in your workplace and there have not been adequate steps taken to stop the bullying there are a number of options that you can take to get help. When to contact the police If bullying is violent or threatening it may be a criminal offense and you should contact the police immediately call 000 If the situation in not urgent you can call 131 444 for all states and territories except for Victoria where you will need to visit your local police station. Making a complaint about workplace bullying to the Australian Human Rights Commission If you are been bullied, harassed or discriminated against because of your race, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or because you have a disability or are pregnant you can contact the Australian Human Rights Commission. Call 1300 656 419 http://www.humanrights.gov.au/complaints_information/young_people.html The Commonwealth Fairwork Ombudsman can provide information and advice about Australia’s workplace rights and rules and the protection you have against harassment and discrimination. Call 131394 http://www.fairwork.gov.au/resources/best-practice-guides/Pages/a-guide-for-young-workers.aspx Report bullying to a State or Territory work health and safety authority Your boss has a duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all their employees. You can report bullying incidences to the following state and territory work health and safety authorities. Australian Capital Territory
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Before you know it, your time at high school will have come to an end. Congrats! But...then what ? After the celebrating dies down, that's the question that strikes most students.Whether you leave in Year 11 or 12, you're about to enter the world outside school and start making moves towards your dream career.A lot of students find themselves overcome with the burden of choice, because there are just so many options suddenly available. First of all, don't panic. Having heaps of options is actually a good thing, because each of them can be considered a pathway to get you wherever it is you want to go. Let Network College explain what those options are, exactly, and what each can offer you. University If you're dead-set on going to university, it's important you consider what "going to uni" actually involves and whether or not it's right for you. Uni classes aren't like regular classes. You'll have to hold yourself accountable for getting assignments in on time, and if you need assistance, you'll have to be proactive and seek it out yourself. For some, the independence — and the freedom of not having teachers on your back - will be a dream come true. The workload can be pretty hefty, and the timetable is only kind-of flexible; you'll get to ask for the class times you'd prefer, but you won't always get your first choice. Most courses accommodate those who need to study remotely, from home or in rural areas. There is also HELP - it stands for Higher Education Loan Program - which helps (get it?) lessen the financial burden. What that also means, however, is that studying in uni can lead to a HELP debt, which you'll begin paying off once you begin work. The shortest degree takes about three years to complete, so anyone heading into uni needs to know they're postponing travel - and earning money - for a little while. You can always defer for a semester or two, but that'll only push your graduation date further away. Now, there are some jobs for which you absolutely need a university degree. You can't be a doctor, for instance, just by hanging around a hospital. The same goes for professional engineers and, for the most part, lawyers. Then, there are jobs for which degrees aren't essential, but prospective employers will request anyway. If there's a specific profession you're aiming for, have a look through some relevant job ads to see if there's any application criteria. University also offers the social life that comes with campus living: You'll get to hang with a community of like-minded students, be invited to heaps of events and get to fully exert your independence. You'll also get the chance to learn under and be mentored by experts and leaders in your field of study. If you want to know whether or not you're on track for uni, you can estimate your ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) here. Bridging Courses If you are interested in going to uni but are worried you don't have the marks to get in, there is a second chance available to you through bridging courses at different colleges across the state. Basically, 'bridging courses' help students transition from high school to uni without them missing a beat. If your ATAR score isn't high enough for the uni course you're interested in, a bridging course — which can range from a few weeks to a full year — can offer you an alternate route back to uni. However, just because "bridging courses" are there as a safety net for prospective uni students doesn't necessarily mean you should plan on flunking out of Year 12 and taking this as a shortcut. Since bridging courses are so short, they're very intensive. That means the workload is a big one. Bridging courses are also about the same price as your first year at uni, so you'll definitely only want to go through it once. Sometimes, bridging courses are ideal for students who struggle with the pressure of Year 12 exams and feel that they didn't get a mark that best represented their knowledge on a subject. And, just like uni, you can use HELP to pay for the course. If you pass, you can usually jump back into a uni degree in its second year, and still study alongside the rest of your peer group. VET - TAFE & Apprenticeships Uni isn't for everyone. The good news is that there are plenty of learning opportunities outside of university for students to consider. Vocational Education and Training (VET) covers the different pathways that can help you get skilled up for a range of industries and careers without university. TAFE, Registered Training Organisations (RTO) and apprenticeships fall under the VET banner. TAFE, for instance, is where you can get certificates and diplomas (which can also help you to cross over to university, but also skill you up for particular vocations). RTOs are Registered Training Organisations that also offer certificates and diplomas. And then there are apprenticeships, which offer you hands-on experience in your chosen profession. There are a lot of benefits to these options. For instance, there are certain jobs for which you'll require a certificate or diploma not available at university, and this might be the only way to learn about — and get qualified for — certain trades. That's not just limited to plumbing or electrical work: A trade is something that requires special training. So, it might be hairstyling and beauty you want to get qualified for, or something technological, such as IT, or even nursing. As with uni, you'll get to work with experts who've been professionally practicing out in the wild. In fact, with apprenticeships, you'll get on the job training alongside those practicing professionals. You'll also get to earn while you learn, taking home a payday for your study. Certificates and diplomas usually take between one to three years, meaning you can enter the workforce sooner, if that's what you're hoping to do. These study options are also slightly cheaper than those at universities. HELP is still available, mostly, but be wary as some courses require up-front payment. If you're still not sure what job you want after you've finished school, you need to consider that TAFEs, RTOs and apprenticeships train you for very specific trades; you might not want to rush into a course straight away, unless you think that's the trade for you. Browse Australia's directory of training courses here. Taking a Gap Year Still not sure how you want to spend your days after graduation? We get it. You might be so overwhelmed with your high school workload, you'll want to take a break and decompress before plunging into the next stage of your life. Sometimes, that's the best thing to do, which is why a lot of students consider a gap year — or gap years — after high school. You could travel, using an organisation to help plan your trip, or, you could backpack around the world by yourself and volunteer abroad. You could start working; save up a bunch of money at a casual job, or gain some work experience. Or, you could chill: Catch up on your reading, watch a bunch of movies, learn a new language, donate your time to different organisations, or, simply, unwind. Gap years have plenty of benefits: They get you out of the study bubble and help you gain some life experience, either by leaving home to see the world, or by putting others first through volunteering. Working helps you save money, if you want to move out before studying, or pay off your travel without having to take out a loan. Even the 'chilling' option helps you reboot if you're burnt out from study, and give you the time and mental breathing room to think about what it is you want to do with your life. And in all these scenarios, the hours can be pretty flexible. Still, if you're not working, a gap year can be expensive. Also, when it comes to working, your options will be limited without a qualification. You might also find yourself a year behind your peers when it comes to study, if that is the pathway you want to return to afterwards. Though this may sound very, very tempting, a lot of thought and certainly some deep discussions with your parents need to take place before you agree to a gap year. No matter what, use your gap year productively. (Yes, chilling can be productive!) Joining the Workforce For some, the transition to work right after high school will be a permanent one, and that can be another pathway to your dream career. You may start casual, which means flexible, usually minimal hours. There's also part-time, which is for roles that only require you to work a few hours or days a week, and full-time, which means you'll be working around 38 hours a week in your role. Some contract positions will limit the length of time you're employed. There are also Fly-In, Fly-Out work opportunities, usually on mining sites, and shift work, which can mean work for multiple days in a row or at unusual hours. There are plenty of benefits to working: You get to start earning money immediately and begin building your superannuation, which is money set aside from your pay to help you later on in retirement. (Believe it or not, you have to start thinking about that now!) You'll gain some great experience and learn how to navigate professional environments, which is its own very valuable skill. No further study also means… no further study. Also: no HELP debt or study loans. Of course, some employers — like the Australian Defence Force and plenty more — offer their own pathways towards qualifications, so you can start work and still be on track to get a degree or diploma. It's a great option for those who don't want to accumulate a HELP debt. If you work first and decide to study later in life as a mature age student, you'll be bringing some very valuable, practical knowledge with you. There are still a number of things you'll need to keep in mind though. By jumping straight into work, you might be limiting your opportunities for structured, formal learning later on. Your routine may not sync up with your studying friends and impact your social life. You also won't be able to take off months at a time for travel. Also: once you start earning money, you'll start getting taxed. Again, everyone gets taxed, so maybe the sooner you experience them, the better? Some years after my decision to divorce, I thanked my parents for not pressuring me one way or the other on the “stay-or-go” issue. Making that hard decision myself really forced me to grow, I told them.
My dad replied, “We knew there would be pain whether you got divorced or didn’t. And we knew you had to choose that pain for yourself.” That was the best advice I ever got—and it wasn’t exactly advice. I think about this incident often, particularly when another adult asks me to give advice or when I’m nervy enough to butt in without being asked. As fellow Psychology Today blogger Thomas Plante points out in a funny and insightful blog post, giving advice can be fraught with peril. Some people react rebelliously and do the very thing you advised against. Others get defensive and attack you, leading to the bewildered reply, "I was only trying to help!” Still, others ask for advice but then tell you a million reasons why your suggestions won't work. Why the negative reactions? Plante points out that many people view advice as an infringement on their personal freedom or an attack on their competence. Does that mean you should say nothing when a friend or relative faces a dilemma? I don’t think so. While it’s dangerous to give advice, it’s also dangerous, and perhaps unkind, to say nothing or to back away from a friend’s need to talk about a painful situation. Your withdrawal could be interpreted as cold and distancing, or, worse, uncaring. Even if you end up feeling that you haven’t helped much, many friends feel grateful just because you've been willing to take the time to help grapple with their issues. That accomplishment will make you both feel better. That's the upside. But before you dive in to help, there are at least five more difficult truths to consider.
With one exception, the nine tips below will enable you to help a friend without giving direct advice about action to be taken. The goal is to respect their right of self-determination and to strengthen their sense of self:
Sometimes I find my own advice—or non-advice—almost impossible to follow. In fact, right at this moment, I can feel my halo slipping down my head. I have broken every one of these guidelines, just in the past year. But there’s a way to save the situation: If, like me, you ever find yourself blurting out advice and then regretting it, you could follow up with a comment like, “But of course the choice is up to you." What about you? What advice has helped or hurt you? What works when you give advice? Kind regards Meg Selig author of Changepower! 37 Secrets to Habit Change Success Do you have a friend who’s living with depression? You’re not alone.
According to the most recent estimates from the National Institute of Mental Health, just over 7 percent of all U.S. adults experienced an episode of major depression in 2017. Worldwide, over 300 million adults and childrenTrusted Source live with depression. But not everyone experiences depression in the same way, and symptoms can vary. If your friend is experiencing depression, they may:
1. Listen to them Let your friend know you’re there for them. You can start the conversation by sharing your concerns and asking a specific question. For example, you might say, “It seems like you’ve been having a hard time lately. What’s on your mind?” Keep in mind that your friend may want to talk about what they feel, but they might not want advice. Engage with your friend by using active listening techniques:
Keep asking open questions (without being pushy) and expressing your concern. Try to have conversations in person whenever possible. If you live in different areas, try video chatting. 2. Help them find support Your friend may not be aware they’re dealing with depression, or they may be unsure how to reach out for support. Even if they know therapy could help, it can be daunting to search for a therapist and make an appointment. If your friend seems interested in counseling, offer to help them review potential therapists. You can help your friend list things to ask potential therapists and things they want to mention in their first session. Encouraging them and supporting them to make that first appointment can be so helpful if they’re struggling. 3. Support them in continuing therapy On a bad day, your friend might not feel like leaving the house. Depression can zap energy and increase the desire to self-isolate. If they say something like, “I think I’m going to cancel my therapy appointment,” encourage them to stick with it. You might say, “Last week you said your session was really productive and you felt a lot better afterward. What if today’s session helps, too?” The same goes for medication. If your friend wants to stop taking medication because of unpleasant side effects, be supportive, but encourage them to talk to their psychiatrist about switching to a different antidepressant or getting off medication entirely. Abruptly stopping antidepressants without the supervision of a healthcare provider can have serious consequences. 4. Take care of yourself When you care about someone who’s living with depression, it’s tempting to drop everything to be by their side and support them. It’s not wrong to want to help a friend, but it’s also important to take care of your own needs. If you put all your energy into supporting your friend, you’ll have very little left for yourself. And if you’re feeling burned out or frustrated, you won’t be much help to your friend. Set boundaries. Setting boundaries can help. For example, you might let your friend know you’re available to talk after you get home from work, but not before then. If you’re concerned about them feeling like they can’t reach you, offer to help them come up with a contingency plan if they need you during your work day. This might involve finding a hotline they can call or coming up with a code word they can text you if they’re in a crisis. You might offer to stop by every other day or bring a meal twice a week, instead of trying to help every day. Involving other friends can help create a bigger support network. Practice self-care. Spending a lot of time with a loved one who has depression can take an emotional toll. Know your limits around difficult emotions, and make sure you take time to recharge. If you need to let your friend know you won’t be available for a while, you might say something like, “I can’t talk until X time. Can I check in with you then?” 5. Learn about depression on your ownImagine having to educate each person in your life about a mental or physical health issue you’re experiencing — explaining it over and over again. Sounds exhausting, right? You can talk to your friend about their specific symptoms or how they’re feeling, but avoid asking them to tell you about depression in general terms. Read up on the symptoms, causes, diagnostic criteria, and treatments on your own. While people experience depression differently, being familiar with the general symptoms and terminology can help you have more in-depth conversations with your friend. These articles are a good starting point:
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Sadness is a human emotion that all people feel at certain times during their lives. Feeling sad is a natural reaction to situations that cause emotional upset or pain. There are varying degrees of sadness. But like other emotions, sadness is temporary and fades with time. In this way, sadness differs from depression. Depression is a longer-term mental illness. It impairs social, occupational, and other important areas of functioning. Left untreated, symptoms of depression may last for a long time. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between depression and sadness. Symptoms When you’re sad, it may feel all-encompassing at times. But you should also have moments when you are able to laugh or be comforted. Depression differs from sadness. The feelings you have will affect all aspects of your life. It may be hard or even impossible to find enjoyment in anything, including activities and people you used to enjoy. Depression is a mental illness, not an emotion. Symptoms of depression may include:
Guide to the DSM-5 criteria Mental health professionals use the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 criteria) to help determine if someone is sad or depressed. You may receive a diagnosis of depression or persistent depressive disorder if you meet the criteria. The DSM-5 criteria include nine potential symptoms of depression. The severity of each symptom is also weighed as part of the diagnostic process. The nine symptoms are:
Too many students have been impacted by trauma, and sometimes we as educators wonder how to best help them.
Join us for an important conversation with Dr. Janyne McConnaughey as we discuss what trauma responses might look like, what our response should be, and how to create a trauma sensitive classroom. To able to listen to their Podcast, please click here WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced that a manufacturing and assembly plant will be built in Bellevue, to support the building of new trains, as part of the METRONET project. This work will create more than 200 new jobs working directly on the new railcars and plant, and hundreds more jobs in associated areas.
Since the Midland Railway Workshops were closed in 1994, new trains added to the network were mostly built in Queensland with only two per cent of the work completed in WA. Under the McGowan government, a new 50 per cent local content target has been set to ensure jobs are maximised in WA. "These are WA trains, so they should be WA jobs.” Said Mr McGowan. "When people ride on a new METRONET train, everyone will know it was built in Western Australia, by Western Australians. Budgeted at $1.6 billion over ten years, the project will deliver 246 new C-series trains over the next decade (102 for the METRONET rail expansion and 144 to replace the ageing A-Series) – the biggest order of railcars in the State's history. Once the contract is finalised later this year, there will also be jobs created to maintain the fleet of rail cars for the next 30 years. Flow-on jobs will include train drivers and many other operations and maintenance roles. Construction on the first stage of the Bellevue plant is expected to start next year and be completed in 2021. From 2022 the new C-series trains will run on the Mandurah and Joondalup lines initially, as these have the highest patronage demand, highest service frequency and the highest line speed. While the final design and features are still to be finalised, the new six-car trains will carry about 1,200 passengers and have an operational life of 35 years. Technology including USB charging points, LED lighting and regenerative braking also be installed to make the new trains more efficient. People employed to work on the construction of the Bellevue plant, and those building the new C-series trains, will have a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills and work with the latest design and technology. "It means hundreds of quality, local jobs, more training and apprenticeship opportunities for our kids, and WA-made trains on our new WA built METRONET lines." the Premier said. This is a great opportunity to skill up and get on board for these job opportunities! Hundreds of vocational education and training courses are subsidised through Jobs and Skills WA, including courses in building and construction; engineering and automotive technology. We have now compiled News & Updates from Last term as we haven't put up any newsletter since last year until September 2019. We only put up Term 4 Newsletter 2018 and now you can enjoy our newest newsletter that we just compiled to.
The Newsletter is available to view on Microsoft Sway ***REMINDER: Please log in to your personal account for able to see the Newsletter**. Term 4 Newsletter 2018 view here Term 2 Newsletter 2019 view here Kind regards Peter Smith College Principal One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to let go.
There is a natural tendency to want to keep supporting your children, and helping them through life. Some parents take this to extremes, and may even try to do everything for their children. Setting aside whether you think that is healthy for either child or parent, there is one area where you really cannot do it for them: exams. At some point, your child will have to go into an exam room, and sit and do an exam for themselves. So what can you do to help them to prepare for this moment? This page provides some ideas. It’s not about youIt is important to remember that your child’s performance in exams is not about you. It does not reflect on you in any way. If they choose not to work, that is their problem, not yours. (Well, maybe it’s yours too, but not in quite the same way). One of our key jobs as parents is to help our children to develop their own intrinsic motivation. This means the capacity to want to do things because they are worth doing, and not because someone else is standing over them telling them that they must. Standing over your child telling them to revise, and how to do it, does NOT help them to develop their own intrinsic motivation. There is more about intrinsic motivation on our page: Self-Motivation. It is, however, perfectly reasonable to help your child to think through the consequences of failure, which might include, for example:
Read more at: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/parent/exams-supporting-children.html Developing Habits of Studying First of all, it is vital to remember that studying does not start at the point of taking major exams. Like developing independence, it is an ongoing process. It starts when your children first have spellings to learn, or homework to do, and continues throughout their school life. The approach that you take to homework will help to determine how your child develops study skills. Nobody expects a six-year-old to manage to remember to do their homework, and do it entirely alone. Equally, their homework is for them, not for you. Your support and encouragement is important, but if you do it for them, the school will not know if they are struggling. It is important to find a balance, and to maintain it throughout their school career. There is more about this in our page on Supporting Formal Learning. It is important to develop a strategy for supporting studying that works for you and your child, but at the very least it needs:
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