Education

How to motivate your kids/children?

Some kids are self-motivated, while some kids need a little push here and there to get motivated. We can do a lot of things to boost our kids. Let us discuss some of the things we can do other than rewarding and punishments to cultivate kids’ intrinsic motivation in this article.

1. Set Goals.

Let them set goals. Help them identify and choose the right short-term goals and long-term goals. Make sure that they have reachable goals that they can access with effort.

2. Make a Plan.

Encourage the kids to make a plan with strategies to reach their goals effectively step by step. Printable goal charts for kids might help too.

3. Celebrate Accomplishments.

Let the kids realize that you are proud once they accomplish their goals and celebrate the success and reward your kid and let them feel the best reward is the sense of accomplishment.

4. Make Things Competitive.

Always encourage your kid to have positivity and strength to be competitive. Also, never grow a mindset about the negativity and weakness of a competitor in the. Remember to encourage them in a healthy competition with others.

5. Encourage Them.

Always believe in your kid and let him know that you have faith in him. Help the kids let go of their fears and self-doubts and inspire them on what they will do.

6. Take Interest.

Find your time to listen, learn and talk with your kids about their interests. Make them clear that you care and are free to speak with them about what they prefer.

7. Discover Passion.

Encourage children to find their Passion. Support and urge them to drive towards their Passion on their journey until they discover them.

8. Stay Positive.

Never let the kids see any fear or doubt in your eyes; because they will lose self-confidence. Always stay positive and have an optimistic outlook with a positive approach to brighten your kids’ perspective in a situation.

9. Peer Pressure

A little peer pressure is not too bad to boost a kid’s motivation. The kid does better in sports or academics since they need to be with their friends. But, remember to watch for times they get stressed due to peer pressure.

10. Excite Them.

Motivate the kids about their ambitions and goals. Show that you are excited for them as well. The positive energy will aid them to achieve and accomplish their goals with hard work.

Dinesh De Alwis

This website is maintained by a Freelance Journalist. He is mainly focusing Education and higher education fields. He is currently contributing to “University World News”.

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