Our children are counting on us to provide two things: consistency and structure. Children need parents who say what they mean, mean what they say, and do what they say they are going to do. ~ Barbara Coloroso
Children who struggle in school need to improve their focus and attention before they can start working on their weak skills. Their academic success depends on them using certain tips, tools, and strategies consistently.
As a parent, you must be an example of what you’re teaching your children. You must be consistent.
Ten years ago, I met a vibrant young lady with a passion to succeed and change the world. Today, she is known for the book and phrase, “Everything Is Figureoutable.”
Marie TV is a show on which people ask Marie Forleo questions. One listener asked her how to get things done. She answered with 5 steps, which also apply to parents who want to help their children learn.
Watch that brief (6:53 minutes) video below.
I like that she begins with the most important step – know your why.
If a parent is not willing to face the challenges that will arise as they work with their child, learn strategies they can use at home, and commit to the time required to guide them as they strengthen their weak skills, it is better not to start.
Another thing that caught my attention was step 3 – the habit that the world’s highest achievers share.
As you guide your child to learning success, value progress over perfection, don’t complicate things, and forgive yourself if you falter in your journey to consistency.
What’s one practice that keeps you consistent?
Hi Florence,
I do the UBC challenge to discipline myself. It is a challenge that takes up several hours each day. Then commenting on others is another hour or more.
Like banging my head against a wall, It feels good when I stop. 😉
I know what you mean, Doug. Some days, I just don’t have enough hours in the day to get to my UBC article. 😁
Great post, Florence. I’ve jotted down Marie’s 5 tips for being consistent for myself.
Marie is so full of life and wisdom. I get inspired every time she speaks.
Oh my! I need to learn how to be consistent.. definitely watching that video you linked here. While I do some things consistently, I need to figure out my own reasons for being so in some areas vs others so I can be consistent, well, consistently!!
It’s always good to know the reasons we don’t do things we know we should. Figuring that out is half of the solution, Vidya.
I love all of your optimism and ideas. Children are so fortunate to have you in their corner, Florence!
Thanks, Laura. I had lots of adults in my corner when I was a child. I believe every child deserves to have people cheering them on… always.