Allvoices – Perl Watson
“The first thing that most parents turn to when their child is underachieving, or when they are keen to help their child improve at school, is extra tuition. And while a good private tutor can cover the areas a pupil may have missed or not understood, they can only go so far in improving self-esteem and a sense of well being – all of which have been proven to be central to a child’s performance at school…There is a lot of evidence that shows just how crucial responsive parenting is in healthy child development. A parent who is sensitive and interacts promptly to their child’s needs while engaging through dialogue and play promotes secure attachment: this not only increases a child’s emotional intelligence but it also contributes to a higher IQ…By searching out and regularly playing games with your children that involve physical movement, as well as concentration, coordination and mastery, you will be giving your kids a real head-start on their academic journey.”(more)