1. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion A Journey For You & Your Primary 5 Child

2. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion What does my child expect from me on this journey? Love Acceptance Understanding Patience Support Motivation

3. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion This journey is not only about your child, it is also about YOU Set boundaries Boundaries are clearly defined Boundaries should be always consistent Reasonable and consistent consequences

4. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion How I Help My Child Cope and Study Well Sufficient rest Nourishing meals Draw study plans

5. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Create a conducive study environment  Free from distractions  Good lighting  Proper ventilation  Proper furniture  Sufficient study materials How I Help My Child Cope and Study Well

6. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Set reasonable goals and expectations  Assess your child as an individual  Understand the developmental stage of your child  Ask the following questions:  What is reasonable to expect from my child?  What are his needs and accomplishments?  What is his basic temperament? How I Help My Child Cope and Study Well

7. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Communicate your expectations to your child  Directions  Respect  Ownership How I Help My Child Cope and Study Well

8. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Involve your child in setting study goals  What is the timeframe of the goal?  How to complete it?  Check his progress regularly  Discuss the challenges with him  Guide him to identify ways to deals with challenges How I Help My Child Cope and Study Well

9. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Possible Challenge on this journey: Digital Distraction Mobile phones TV games Computer games Cyber games Blogging Real time social network services (e.g. Twitter, Friendster & Facebook)

10. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Negative Effects of Digital Distraction Reduces social behavior Strains relationships Develops unhealthy lifestyle Loses concentration and focus Lacks self-control

11. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Overcoming Digital Distraction Impose expectations and boundaries Provide your child with recreational alternatives Be a role-model to your child

12. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Tips for Parents Working with the School Increase communication with the school Work closely with the form teacher Promote positive attitude towards school in your child Understand the constrains of the school Ensure your child attends school regularly

13. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion Conclusion Difficult yet fulfilling journey Right balance between love, discipline and encouragement

14. Care Responsibility Respect Integrity Loyalty Passion ~Thank You~