How to develop good study habits in children 59 Articles

by Emily Wickersham

My husband and I were alarmed at our younger daughter's work habits. Although she did her homework every night, she did it with her back on the floor and her feet propped up on the bed, with rock music blaring in the back...read more

by Ghostrider

Developing good study habits should be encouraged through positive reinforcement. In many cases today, students are told by their parents that their study habits are terrible; this only helps to add to the problem. If yo...read more

by Sandee Foxten

Developing good study habits for your children starts with you, the parent. It wasn't until I lost my job and was able to be home with my children more that I realized how vital it is to help them with their homework and ...read more

by Allison Hickman

Consistency is a must when introducing good study habits to your child. It involves planning a daily study routine that is maintained and well prepared for both parent and child. There are several contributing factors to...read more

by E.M.Robinson

With the help of parents and teachers, children can develop good study habits.Consistent use of a day-planner and a an organization system are two important steps to developing good study habits in children. Other habits s...read more

by Alan Sullivan

This discussion explores psychological cognitive functions of storing information and its correlates to children.Distributed practice is learning in which various sessions are spaced over time rather than being crammed tog...read more

by Shashi

Good study habits in children is the first step to success. But remember, this has to start at a young age. It's always easy to teach good habits & good behavior when they are little. Even though it's great to start early,...read more

by Nixie Lynn

Children need consistency. It is like having a baby; you need to give them a schedule and follow it. Making scheduled time Like getting a baby used to a sleeping pattern you must do the same with your child. There ...read more

by Neifi Perez

Each child is unique and gifted in their own way. Jimmy might be able to begin studying right as he arrives home from school, however, Craig might need to take a hour break and grab a bite to eat first. Both of them might...read more

by Veggie

To children, studying could be the last thing on their minds. It seems like there are so many better things to do, places to be, things to see! When children think of studying, they think of long, boring hours memorizing f...read more

by Elise Warren

The key to developing anything sufficiently is to make it a high priority. Your children should realize that even adults need to study: driver's exams, lines for a church play, forms for our jobs. The development of...read more

by Jennifer W.

I remember my first "night before" paper in college. I forgot I had a paper due and spent the entire night before it was due typing it from scratch and printing it, turning it in on time despite the lack of sleep. All coll...read more

by Noor Razak

Studying can never be a favourite past time for children. Most of them try to run away from it if they can. Why study those thick books and memorizing the contents of it which may not even be useful to them in the future? ...read more

by Yellow Rose

Start Early. It not news that children are easier to mold when they are younger - that's when habits are formed. A child basically grows up to be who he was trained to be. Training comes primarily from the parent(s). Te...read more

by Mike King

In the impressionable early years, parents are the models that children seek to emulate. They want to do like them and they want to be like them. Just watch daughters in supermarkets and sons who follow their father arou...read more

by Jeannine Saylor

The homework headache! Sure to be circulating in many a household in the next few months or so. If you start early, or even begin to change your thoughts on homework this year, these headaches can be minimal or disappear...read more

by EMSalem

Developing good study habits should have been developed in kindergarten but it is never too late to begin. At the start of each school year the family should get together and make workable plans of study for the coming yea...read more

by newcomet

As tenaciously as we often cling to our bad habits, the same can often be said for the good. The strong rhythm of life and learning pulsates through our educations. The first and most fundamental act in studying or almos...read more

by Sam Smart

Some children do not like to study. Instead, they would rather be outside playing a variety of sport games with fellow neighbors and friends. On the other hand, those who want to succeed well in school do set some time t...read more

by Lili Melton Ph.D.

How to Help Your Child Develop Good Study Habits Working within education for numerous years and raising four children, I have had much experience with effective techniques to assist children in developing good study h...read more