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Yelling, “study more!” won’t help. Today, kids have a lot on their plate – long school days, extracurricular activities, and more. My kids are always busy, running from one thing to another, so they have little time for anything else.

When my son sits down to study, he often gets distracted within 10 minutes. He needs water, he needs to go to the bathroom, he’s hungry, his head hurts – the list goes on. I’m sure other parents with kids in school have experienced the same. It takes them a while to refocus.

Since the pandemic, concentration levels have dropped and kids have less interest in studying. I tried yelling out of frustration, giving them freedom to do what they want, and taking away their screen time and privileges. None of it worked.

Every child is different, so I searched for ways to maximize my kids’ study time. I discovered different techniques that can help them study well and stay motivated.

So what can you do to make things easier for your kids?

1. The Pomodoro Technique: This method involves breaking tasks into short intervals with breaks in between. Set a timer for a specific amount of time, such as 25 minutes, and have your child focus solely on the task. After the timer goes off, take a short break and then repeat the process until the task is completed.

2. The Pareto Principle: This rule states that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts. Help your child identify the most important topics they need to know for their exams or assignments and have them focus on studying those first. This will maximize their results in less time.

3. Active Recall: Rather than simply reading or reviewing notes, have your child actively retrieve information from memory. They can use flashcards, quizzes, or practice problems to test themselves and identify areas where they need more practice.

4. The Feynman Technique: This technique involves explaining a concept in simple language as if teaching it to someone else. This helps students identify gaps in their understanding and improve their comprehension.

5. Mind Mapping: If your child is a visual learner, using mind maps can help them organize information in a diagram. They can write the topic in the center and brainstorm ideas that radiate out from it. This technique helps them make connections between different concepts.

These are just a few study techniques that can help your child study effectively. It’s important to find the ones that work best for their learning style and needs.