What to Do when Your Kids are Not Doing Well in School

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There are many reasons kids might struggle or not do well in school, but there is one thing to know for all the parents dealing with that right now. You are doing a great job as their parent! Just because your kids might be struggling does not reflect on your parenting. Kids lose interest, sometimes have a lack of understanding, they might learn differently and need more support, they could have a learning disability, or many other reasons. All kids are different and there is no cookie-cutter answer when it comes to why they are not doing well. But, there is one thing that applies to all parents - taking action. What to do when your kids are not doing well in school? Let’s talk about it!

Meet with their teachers

First and foremost, meet with their teachers. This is a great starting place because it’s almost (not always, but almost) guaranteed that your child's teacher has some sort of insight about your child and why they are struggling in school, that you do not see. More than likely, if your child is struggling, the teacher already reached out to you. But, if they have not reached out yet, go ahead and reach out to them first. Set up an in-person meeting (or a Facetime if that is not possible) and come prepared with a list of questions. Before you leave, ask the teacher what they think you should do, in order to help your child succeed. The more people that you have on the same game plan, the better. There is nothing more beneficial than a great support team for your child!

Organize support, where needed

Aside from reaching out to your child's teacher, there might be other ways to organize support, where needed. Maybe your child needs a tutor, or maybe they just need more time outside, with friends. Figure out what the potential issue(s) are and then go from there with organizing support. Keep in mind: you do not have to do this alone and it does not have to add tons of stress and time to your routine. Look into every learning resource out there and figure out what the best option for your family is.

Think about a school change

Sometimes, your child might just need a school change. To do this, you have a few options. You can move and change school zones in public schools, or you could look into private school options in your area. If you go through with a move, keep a few things in mind. First of all, know that this might add stress into your family's life. This is okay, but figure out ways to make it more manageable for everyone - mentally and physically. Hire out the move to professional movers so that you don’t have to worry about that aspect of it. There are plenty of residential movers out there to help take the stress off your plate. Movin’ is a great example of this. These safe movers Salt Lake City are affordable, have customer-focused service, and have over 20 years of experience to back up their great reviews! Hiring a moving team will make a potential move for a new school MUCH easier.

Try different learning methods

There are many different learning methods out there and one thing that I know to be true is that all kids learn differently. Maybe your child is not getting what they need to be successful - and that is okay. Once you figure it out, you can try different learning methods, in order to help them succeed!

Be their rock and offer encouragement and support

Finally, just be their rock. Offer encouragement and support throughout their entire life, but especially now as they are struggling more. YOU are the best person for this job and you know your kids the best. Keep that in mind and love them hard during this time!

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Preventive Treatment as Crucial for Asthma Management

 

Mommas, sharing this health article that emphasizes preventive treatment as crucial for asthma management.

From the Press Release Kit:

According to the latest Philippine Consensus Report on Asthma diagnosis and management, approximately 339.4 million people worldwide suffer from asthma.  This makes the disease one of the leading causes of years lived with disability globally.

Like other illnesses, the first step to treating asthma is to establish a proper diagnosis. This is done through an examination of recurring symptoms and the patient's history, or by conducting a spirometry test to look into the airway obstruction further. 

Once a diagnosis has been determined, the next step is asthma management. This involves keenly following medical guidance because not all asthma patients take the same medication. Some doctors may prescribe quick-relief medicine to control the symptoms of an asthma attack, while others prescribe long-term medication to help lessen the frequency and severity of the incidents.

After receiving their treatment plan and medication, however, there is a tendency for asthma patients to cease going on annual check-ups.  In Why Asthma Still Kills, the National Review of Asthma Deaths' (NRAD) first national investigation of asthma deaths in the UK, they have noted that out of the 195 people who died from asthma during their review period, 57% were not recorded as being under specialist supervision during the 12 months prior to death. Behaviors like this may be attributed to many patients’ lack of awareness of their condition.  

Additional studies also support this reality, including research on How real patients with severe asthma experience their disease. This study found that its participants underestimated their asthma severity and symptoms, resulting in disease denial and passivity. The participants also noted that they needed a comprehensive understanding of their disease from the beginning. 

Knowing these realities makes proper treatment and disease awareness all the more necessary.

New evidence highlights long-term regular treatment as optimal

The latest research by Professor Dave Singh, a professor of clinical pharmacology and respiratory medicine at the University of Manchester, states that the daily usage of Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) treatments, otherwise known as maintenance inhalers, can effectively treat immediate asthma symptoms while also providing sufficient overall disease control.

“Most may think that inhalers are only necessary during asthma attacks, as opposed to a consistent form of treatment,” says Professor Singh. “By looking at asthma as a chronic disease, patients will be able to view their treatment as a way to address the underlying source of their conditions,” he adds.

Using ICS inhalers on a regular basis has also been found to decrease the number and severity of patient asthma attacks. At the same time, it alleviates short-term symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing, or chest tightness,  all in all, making it an optimal form of treatment. “We’re optimistic that our research leads to a better understanding of asthma and its ideal treatment forms so that patients and their doctors can work towards improving their condition and long-term outlook,” Singh added. 

Supporting Singh’s research is a recently published post hoc analysis of a GSK-sponsored AUSTRI study on the correlation between increased use of a reliever (albuterol) and an increased risk of asthma attacks.8 One of the key findings of the analysis revealed “In patients with a one-year history of exacerbations, ~92% of those treated daily regimen of ICS/LABA did not exacerbate during the treatment period.

“There are very few studies that investigate pattens of reliever use in patients with a history of severe asthma exacerbations,” said Singh. “These results underline the importance of a maintenance regimen with a combination of [ICS/LABA] in opening new doors to achieving better asthma control for patients with moderate asthma in the Philippines.” Singh ended.

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Quote of the Day: To the Momma who is tired...

 

Hello Mommas!

I know you are tired but guess what?!? Weekend is here! Yey!

Congratulations to us because we get through another week. And in case you are really feeling tired of cleaning all the mess, taking care of the kids and all other house chores in between, here's a reminder that one day your kids will be all grown up.

To the mama who is tired…

Enjoy every moment because one day

they will be grown up.

– Pieces of Emerald

So just enjoy this moment when they are still clingy and dependent on you. I know you are tired but soon they will be independent and will live on their own.

Have a great day ahead Mommas! Enjoy the coming weekend.

Hugs hugs...

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Quote of the Day: You Should Trust Your Self

 

Hello Mommas!

How's your week so far? I hope you are all doing fine.

Before anything else, let me share our quote of the day.

You’re going to get advice

from a lot of people, and

you can take bits and pieces,

but you know innately

what your child needs.

You should trust that.

– Lucy Liu

Most moms get so called unsolicited advice from friends, families and sometimes from strangers. Though sometimes they don't mean any harm, they don't help us at all. What most moms need are people who truly care, who will help us, who will understand and listen to us. We actually don't need advice when we rant, we just need someone to listen and pour out our emotions.

And that's enough because as a mom, we know exactly what our children needs. You should trust your self, your instinct.

Have a great day ahead Mommas! Sending virtual hugs...

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Quote of the Day: Successful Mothers

 

Hi Mommas!

How do you equate success and motherhood?

People look at me as a successful mother because I can juggle between work and being a mom. But they don't know the struggles I went and going through every day.  There are so many times that I really want to quit my job. During those times, all I do is pray that whatever "His will, thy will be done". 

With God's grace, I am still working and a mom of two now. Am I successful? Yes I think because I never give up even I am struggling. Because mommas are made strong to face challenges along the way.

Now, let me share this quote of the day with you.

 Successful mothers are not the ones

that have never struggled.

They are the ones that never give up,

despite the struggles.

~ Sharon Jaynes

Never give up Mommas! You can do it, we can do it!

Hugs hugs Mommas!

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