Study Habits of a PARENT

Exam week is fast approaching once again and my mommy nerves are getting to me! My son is currently in K1 but that does not mean I take his schooling lightly. Oh no, not at all! I am just glad and relieved I have been blessed with such a smarty pants for a son so I do not need to worry too much than I already do. 

But seriously I want to delve deeper into establishing good study habits for our kids. I for one did not have one until much later. I just realized now when my son started going to big school that your child's greatness also very much so depends on you. I know I am slow on the pick up. Like DUH! Of course! But that did not come so easily to me. I have been lax as a student. I get good grades without trying that hard (not to toot my own horn) and I pretty much got used to that. Not until later on when simply listening in class is no longer enough that I finally succumbed to studying harder and struggling in finding the study habits that works well for me. So now with my son I am slowly reminded of this again. His understanding of his lessons comes so easily and his grasps of concepts comes naturally. However even though he can easily ace his exams now without studying - I CANNOT LET THAT BE HIS HABIT. We need to create one that will become his standard.  So everyday after school as soon as he's had his merienda we do his homework and review his lessons. Although this is a bit trying for me - being a mom to my 8 month old twins too (I am always sleepy).

There is no mistaking the need to establish this routine for him. I have to be the type of mom my kids can depend on. Since seriously if you want an 'A' student for a child you have to be an 'A' parent too right? It makes perfect sense.  The time will come when your child will stop asking for your guidance and he needs to be damn well ready for whatever school/LIFE throws his way.

I just want to leave you guys with a short reminder. For moms who are struggling like me. Maybe motherhood caught you unawares or even though you planned it, maybe you are not done being a kid too.

Well just remember...

YOUR CHILDREN WILL BECOME WHO YOU ARE; SO BE WHO YOU WANT THEM TO BE

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much love