Developing a routine that encourages kids to focus
Episode 19 of the make joy normal: cozy homeschooling podcast, hosted by Bonnie Landry, titled "Developing a routine that encourages kids to focus" was published on September 14, 2020 and runs 41 minutes.
September 14, 2020 ·41m · make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
Summary
send us a text via Fan Mail! If you would like to support this podcast, click HERE. In this episode, we talk about motivating reluctant kids. Kids with learning challenges, or laid back kids who just don't like to be challenged; sometimes kids just going through a phase! How can we avoid yanking them along, undermining the relationship and frustrating ourselves and the reluctant learner? How to capitalize on their interests and what motivates them. Creating routine ...
Episode Description
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In this episode, we talk about motivating reluctant kids. Kids with learning challenges, or laid back kids who just don't like to be challenged; sometimes kids just going through a phase! How can we avoid yanking them along, undermining the relationship and frustrating ourselves and the reluctant learner? How to capitalize on their interests and what motivates them. Creating routine is a lifesaver in many families and on SO many levels. Join us for some thoughts on all of the above....
6:39 - Taking time to assess what you're dealing with
9:09 - How to handle kids who struggle focusing
16:09 - Clear structure benefits everyone
22:52 - Outdoor play
30:34 - How can we help encourage a child who hates being challenged?
36:45 - Teaching by modelling new concepts
https://www.bonnielandry.ca/blog-1/five-minute-education?rq=focu
https://www.bonnielandry.ca/blog-1/shut-your-phone-off-you-wont-die?rq=attend
https://www.bonnielandry.ca/blog-1/things-that-bring-you-joy-part-two?rq=attend
https://www.bonnielandry.ca/blog-1/decluttering-a-journey-of-self-over-25-years?rq=routine
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