Exam preparation
From the 5th grade on, the frequency of exams at school increases. Here it is important to help the kids with their preparations, as they… Read More »Exam preparation
Why does music make some people happy?
When people listen to a piece of music they like, these three steps happen very quickly: In the 1st step, the reward system in the… Read More »Why does music make some people happy?
Bad-Learn-Day
There are days when nothing sticks in your head and you can’t concentrate either. Never mind! There can be unproductive days! If you really can’t… Read More »Bad-Learn-Day
Bad report card: scolding and bans don’t help
The last day of school before the summer vacations – for most students a reason to look forward to many carefree weeks. But on the… Read More »Bad report card: scolding and bans don’t help
Three Good Things a Day
The ritual of “Three Good Things a Day” is one of the best-known gratitude rituals, and its positive effect for mental health and strength in… Read More »Three Good Things a Day
Why mistakes are so important for children
“Trial and error” – try things out, make mistakes, do better. That’s actually how it always works when we humans want to learn something properly:… Read More »Why mistakes are so important for children
Bullying
Bullying is and unfortunately remains an issue, especially at school. At any age, it can happen that your child suddenly becomes an outsider. Be it… Read More »Bullying
Promote independence
Independence should be learned early, help your child with it! Always helping may be sweet, but it is of little use. We know this from… Read More »Promote independence
Avoid conflicts
Especially when it comes to homework and learning, they tend to arise: conflicts. Parents often put their children under unnecessary pressure. But you have to… Read More »Avoid conflicts
How the family interacts
How the family interacts with each other shapes the social behavior of every child. The way a family interacts with each other determines how the… Read More »How the family interacts
Learning tip: ABC list
An ABC list is an alphabetical list, which was developed by Vera F. Birkenbihl, with which one is stimulated on the basis of superordinate categories… Read More »Learning tip: ABC list
Tutoring – as soon as possible
Tutoring, how to handle, when is it indicated? The need for help becomes apparent at the latest when bad grades are received and the student’s… Read More »Tutoring – as soon as possible
How can you strengthen your own self-esteem?
Self-esteem is first and foremost a feeling, and when it is easily shaken, it is called unstable self-esteem. People with stable self-esteem, on the other… Read More »How can you strengthen your own self-esteem?
Being a role model
We have already addressed the role model function of parents several times, here we go into more detail. Take a look at this quote, “Today’s… Read More »Being a role model
Concentration problems
Concentration is the be-all and end-all for learning success. Many children today are unfocused and sometimes have massive concentration problems. But right away: Not everything… Read More »Concentration problems
Learning tips to learn a language that can be applied to any language
Listening and watching – very good results are achieved by watching and listening to foreign language material at the same time. Television is a very… Read More »Learning tips to learn a language that can be applied to any language
Sport as a balance
Sport is important. Promoting exercise at an early age is even more so. Start encouraging your children to play sports as early as possible. A… Read More »Sport as a balance
Encourage motivation
Sometimes students simply have a complete lack of motivation. That’s when it’s important to rekindle their motivation. The question, of course, is how best to… Read More »Encourage motivation
Drinking is very important
People often talk about the nutrition of children and young people, but one topic is somehow still a stepchild: drinking. Hardly any thought is given… Read More »Drinking is very important
Nutrition at school
Nutrition at home is important, as we explained at length in the previous tip. But what is just as important is the right nutrition at… Read More »Nutrition at school
Memory exercises for seniors
For seniors, memory can be activated with simple exercises, such as proverbs and sayings. Proverbs are known to exist for every situation in life and… Read More »Memory exercises for seniors
Nutrition at home
For our young children in particular, it seems as if nutrition doesn’t matter at all. Be it the beloved burgers, fries or cola in rough… Read More »Nutrition at home
Provide for rest
Ensuring tranquility is important in learning. There is power in rest. This is not an old-fashioned saying, but still corresponds to the truth. Everything has… Read More »Provide for rest
The lighting
Lighting your child’s learning environment, regardless of age, is very important. Of course, it works best in daylight. Therefore, you should make sure that windows… Read More »The lighting
The learning environment
Your child’s learning environment is very important, firstly so that he feels comfortable and secondly so that he can achieve the best results. Of course,… Read More »The learning environment
Well-known learning tips
At exam time, you always find the same helpful learning tips in various media, with which you can get through the exam stress better and… Read More »Well-known learning tips
Design breaks
No matter what age, learning is important. However, learning breaks are just as important. Please make sure that your child gets these breaks. The body… Read More »Design breaks
The right gift
Yes, but the right gift is the motto today. It is important that your child is encouraged early. That is already clear. Educational toys are… Read More »The right gift
Rewards – but the right way
Rewards are always a performance incentive. Be it in school life or in education in general. However, rewards do not have to be seen in… Read More »Rewards – but the right way
Do not undermine authority
The most important thing to remember when dealing with school is, never speak ill of teachers in front of your children. Teachers are authorities and… Read More »Do not undermine authority
Advantages of the Pomodoro Technique
Effectiveness: Within a Pomodoro phase, you get twice as much done as you normally would, and that contributes to satisfaction and motivation. Targeting: When you… Read More »Advantages of the Pomodoro Technique
Giftedness and gifted education
The topics of giftedness and gifted education as well as giftedness have received more attention in recent years, yet too many stereotypes about (highly) gifted… Read More »Giftedness and gifted education
Build a schedule for learning
A schedule for learning can and will help you and your child in the best possible way. It is not necessary to use all of… Read More »Build a schedule for learning
Practice math text problems
Unfortunately, it happens very often that children have problems with math text problems. Therefore, it is important to practice them step by step at home.… Read More »Practice math text problems
Contact with the school
For you as parents, it is especially important to maintain contact with your child’s school, regardless of age. If parents’ evenings are attended regularly and… Read More »Contact with the school
Reading gives pleasure
The fact that reading educates is no secret anyway, but especially in the present time only too true. As an example: That’s why parents need… Read More »Reading gives pleasure
The right learning environment for children
Quiet while learning is important for concentration. Music and especially the TV should stay off. Background noise from the rest of the family can also… Read More »The right learning environment for children
Should I help my child with homework and studying?
The right balance is needed here. Homework is also about students independently testing their knowledge and skills. As a parent, you can help your child… Read More »Should I help my child with homework and studying?
Three myths about the human brain
Myth 1: “I must be very intelligent to write top grades.” No. Your brain has about 86 billion neurons. Your brain is a supercomputer; you… Read More »Three myths about the human brain
Relaxation exercise: fingertips
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Now gently rub two fingertips against each other, with light pressure, so that you feel the… Read More »Relaxation exercise: fingertips
Structure your learning time
Structure your learning time into small units alternating with breaks. It works best if you define a concrete and achievable goal at the beginning of… Read More »Structure your learning time
Mistakes you can make when preparing for the exam
You read every book in the bibliography, but information is repeated in texts – in different words or in a different context. This confuses. One… Read More »Mistakes you can make when preparing for the exam
Giftedness and intelligence
Giftedness refers to areas of performance in which there are differences between people. These include mathematical, linguistic and spatial talents as well as social and… Read More »Giftedness and intelligence
Ask questions
Teachers often ask if their remarks were understood, but then often no one answers. Take the opportunity to ask! Others in the class will be… Read More »Ask questions
Making the most of the highs and lows of the day
Concentration is the ability to focus on one task at a time and tune out everything else. However, maintaining this state for more than two… Read More »Making the most of the highs and lows of the day
Pay attention to stress and emotions when learning
If you are excited, your ability to concentrate fizzles out, whether you are happy or sad. Emotions are automated reactions to stimuli and serve to… Read More »Pay attention to stress and emotions when learning
Paying attention to your biorhythm when learning
Early riser or night owl, the biorhythm varies from person to person and influences the times at which one can concentrate particularly well. Some people… Read More »Paying attention to your biorhythm when learning
Learning used to be different
A young person should be able to deepen, lose and develop himself on the basis of a subject. There used to be time and space… Read More »Learning used to be different
The elementary rules of life
1. make peace with the past, because otherwise it will affect your present. 2. it is not important what others think about you, and if… Read More »The elementary rules of life
The start of school
The big day of school enrollment does not come suddenly, but is prepared or discussed long in advance. For the future first graders, a lot… Read More »The start of school