#0013: What You Need To Tell Your Kids To Be Successful

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Hey 👋 - Hello, there!! Hope you had a great week.

Most of us relate our school days with some struggles we experienced in learning. . Instead, we should use them as motivation to become better versions of ourselves.

One of the biggest struggles we usually faced during our school days is getting good grades. Our children face the same difficulties, sadly they are never told that

• Grades don't determine their worth as individuals.

• They aren't the only ones facing such difficulties

• It's okay to not be perfect

• They are not encouraged to pursue their passion

• They are never told the why of learning.

I was listening to this talk by Glenn Dakin, he says to motivate kids its important that they know

• Why they are writing, why they are listening- The problem is that in our education system, we never tell children why they are learning something. We just expect them to do it because we say so. If we want our children to be truly motivated, we need to help them understand why they are doing something. 

• How they need to make time time for learning- Children need help in making a plan and sticking to it. They need to be shown that learning doesn't have to happen only in school, there are opportunities for learning everywhere.

• Learning is a social and emotional experience - It's important for children to feel safe and supported when they are learning. They need to feel like they can take risks and make mistakes without being judged. It's so important that we help our children find joy and enthusiasm in learning. Only then will they be able to reach their full potential.

Our focus should be to help kids become life long learners . We should help them find their passion and pursue it. We should help them find their passion and pursue it and create an environment where they looks forward to learning new things.

As your kids grow up, they'll naturally become interested in the same things that you're passionate about - including technology. But it's important to remember that you're their parent first and foremost, not their tech mentor.

Here are a few tips to help you strike the right balance:

1. Encourage them to explore

Give your kids the space to explore their interests. If they're curious about how something works, encourage them to look it up or ask you about it.

2. Be a resource, not a dictator

Your job is to provide guidance and support, not to micromanage their every move. So, if they come to you with a question, try to answer it without being too prescriptive.

3. Help them find their own way

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to learning about technology. So, don't force your kids to learn in the same way that you did. Instead, help them find resources and mentors that fit their learning style.

4. Encourage them to be critical thinkers

Teach your kids to question everything, including the technology they use. Help them understand that not all sources of information are created equal, and that it's important to verify information before taking it as fact.

5. Be a good role model

Remember that your kids are watching you, so set a good example when it comes to technology use. That means using technology in a balanced way, and not letting it consume your life.

If you want to read the full article on this topic, find the link at the end

Connecting over a good sleep routine:

It's important to have a good sleeping routine for your kids. A regular sleep schedule will help them feel rested and refreshed, and it will also help them focus during the day. But a good night sleep is also needed by parents . In order to get the most out of your time with your kids, you need to be well-rested yourself.

So how can you create a good sleep routine for both you and your kids?

Try to stick to a bedtime that's around the same time each night

Start winding down two hours before your bed time

Clean up before sleeping

Plan a lighter meal around bed time

Have a fun brush time together

Writing journal before bed is my favorite activity

Practise deep breathing together for relaxed sleep

Read a book together

Talk about your day

A good cuddle never goes old

cheers, Priyanka

To raise critical thinkers, we need to expose kids to variety of content that can make them think.

I have found something really interesting to help my kid kindle the interest in learning with critical thinking.

I am sure that you agree that schools don't go beyond science, maths and English. But to help kids think critically they need some brain exercise.

I like to introduce different topics to my son, Ted-Ed videos come really handy in exploring diverse topics.

It has taken me months to curate these videos that are taken from different subjects and genres.

Here you get a list of curated videos so you don't have to search everyday and you are not distracted because this list is with you. Just watch one video per day.