Three habits parents should practice to help their children study better

1. Set up a consistent schedule

Most parents are busy and it can be easy to overlook consistent schedules, but they are important for students. As a parent, you can help your child develop good study behavior by establishing a schedule for yourself and your child.

In the basic schedule you create, the times for tasks should be the same every day. For example, the family might have dinner at the same time, then spend about an hour doing homework and another hour reading. Setting up a schedule like this is not difficult, but it helps form a habit in your child, putting his brain into learning mode and turning that time into a productive study session.

During the time your child is studying, you need to make your home an ideal environment. Turn off the TV and ensure silence to avoid distracting your child. Adults in the house should also do activities similar to your child's studying during that time, such as reading books, doing paperwork, etc.

2. Don't let your technology control your child.

Technology can be a great help, but it can also be a distraction. You’ve probably been distracted by social media when you needed to keep track of something. Children often imitate the behavior of adults, so you shouldn’t rely on technology all the time. During study time, turn off all devices, such as: cell phones, tablets, laptops.

By using technology as a tool rather than a default, you will teach your child to think about things in a more interesting and creative way. Additionally, turning off technology at night will improve the quality of your family’s sleep and give your eyes a rest.

3. Do everything with a plan and organization

Learning how to be organized and follow directions and plans is important for your child's education and future work. If you are constantly distracted and disorganized, make changes to set an example for your child.

You can show your child that you are organized by making specific plans and to-do lists for yourself and for your child when they are not used to it. This will help your child keep up with classes and do homework better. You can also provide guidance to help your child complete schoolwork completely and thoroughly.