Top 5 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Get Back to School After a Vacation
Learning how to motivate your child to get back to school after summer holidays can be a frustrating task. Let’s face it, every child is different and the tantrums they throw are getting unique and more challenging to handle day after day. We understand that there can be no single ‘fix-it’ solution for all children. But take a look at what most of our readers had to say when we asked them to give us tips on how to motivate a child to get back to school after summer.
1. Remind your child about spending more time with friends again
“After summer holidays, I make sure that I talk to Steven, 11, about how he will get to spend more time with his friends once school reopens”, said Virginia, 40, who also mentioned that most moms swear by this technique to motivate their child to get back to school after summer holidays.
2. Tell your child about all the fun activities they’re missing out on
We know school can be annoying to a child because of all the homework but friends, this is your chance to remind your child that school is all about having a smashing time and indulging in fun activities. Use this idea to motivate your child to get back to school. “After summer holidays end, I remind my daughter about the fun times she is going to get to spend with her friends and teachers in school.”
3. Remind your child about a subject that they love
Does your child love a particular subject or course at school? If they do, reminding them about how they can get back to learning their favorite subject is a top tool to motivate your child to get back to school after summer holidays. “Whenever my daughter Autumn refuses to get back to school after holidays, I remind her about the art classes she loves taking at school”, said Kathy, who also mentioned that this trick works every single time.
