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20 August 2009
University students - Your child is likely to be far more interested in socialising and having fun, especially in the first year or two, than considering what they are going to do after university. Appreciate that they need to enjoy their experience but also encourage them to actively consider their career,...
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08 September 2008
- Be calm, positive and reassuring and put the whole thing into perspective. They can always take an exam again.
- Help them revise by re-arranging the family's schedules and priorities. Be lenient about chores and untidiness, give them a break and understand lost tempers and moodiness.
- It's never too late to study, revise...
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08 September 2008
- Don’t rush to stop an argument – let them sort out their disagreements themselves. Obviously if it gets out of hand, then you’ll need to intervene.
- Treat them equally. Try not to take sides – this can make them think you have favourites, which will only add to the problem! Let...
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08 September 2008
- Don’t let unrealistic expectations of your children or hopes and fears for them become entangled with a wish to relive your own triumphs or make up for your own losses.
- Try to separate what you might have wished for yourself at their age from what they wish for themselves now. Support...
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08 September 2008
- Listen to your child. There may be many different reasons why they are in trouble at school and it is important to show you want to understand their problems rather than punishing and blaming them.
- Let your child know how worried you are. Help your child to understand that you care...
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