Here are several articles to help you with your child's practice.

HELP MAKE PRACTICE FUN!

by Beth Smith

Have you ever struggled with establishing a consistent music practice routine at home? Many parents express feelings of guilt to me every week because they know their child could/should practice more, but they just can't seem to find the time or energy to remind them consistently-- much less, follow through and make sure it gets done!

Well, I just finished a book called How To Behave So Your Children Will Too (yes, I enjoy reading parenting books in my spare time, even though I don't have any kids yet, ha ha). When I came to the chapter on how to use charts and contracts to motivate kids, I thought, "Hey, this would be a great tool for parents of music students!" Using charts for younger kids, or contracts for older kids, parents can clearly communicate expectations and visually track success in a positive way.