I ask every parent I work with these seven questions before we start. Two minutes tells you more than most people realise.
Seven quick questions. Two minutes. No wrong answers.
Question 1 of 7
When it's time to sit down and do homework or practice questions, what's usually happening in the room?
Question 2 of 7
When your child makes a mistake, what are you most likely to say?
Question 3 of 7
How does your child usually react when you correct their work?
Question 4 of 7
How often do you tell your child you noticed their effort, not just whether they got it right?
Question 5 of 7
When something feels hard, what does your child usually believe?
Question 6 of 7
After a test, practice paper or homework session, what do you usually ask first?
Question 7 of 7
How does your house feel around learning right now?