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If you have a child that is still living at home while pursuing their online degree you may want to make yourself aware of a few tips that will help study time be more streamline, less frustrating, and most beneficial for everyone.

• Make it a house rule that during study time the television will be turned off. As far as the radio, observe how your child functions with the radio on some will be affected by it as a distraction while studies show that some students actually perform better with music. Each student is different, so it’s up to you (and them) to make the judgement call.
• Speaking of house rules, there should be common agreement about phone calls and texting, as well. And this holds true for not only the student who is studying, but for other family members whose activities on their own phones may create a distraction for the one doing the studying. It is possible to live without phone access for an hour or two each day.
• Regular habits create strong and successful habits. This holds true with designating certain times as study times each day and then holding fast to the schedule. Not only will it benefit the outcome of studying, but it mimics what’s expected in the real world of holding a job.
• Watch for signs of frustration while your child is doing their homework, and if severe, you may need to intervene as a distraction to break the cycle or even halt the studying in its entirety for that session. When someone is frustration, learning does not occur so it’s pointless to stay stuck I the cycle. Offer to help explain what the child finds frustrating or just create a diversion for a short period. Keep in mind, too, that a child will mimic what they see around them, so when it comes to problem-solving of your own, exhibit calmness and determination whenever possible.

While these tips are written for parents of children, the same holds true if the parents themselves are involved in studying. Healthy study habits are effective regardless of age or other demographic.