Establish a Successful Support Structure
Jill has a 3rd-grade son and a 6th-grade daughter, now in middle school. Last spring, Jill was overwhelmed with the chaos of baseball games, violin practice, homework struggles, and spring gardening. She wants her family to experience more fun and peace this year.
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Does this sound like your home? You’re not alone. Nearly all parents struggle with juggling family activities and fitting in time for homework. Academic success doesn’t come naturally to everyone, even for the brightest of students. Some kids find it very challenging to be organized, pay attention when they need to, get homework done, and avoid the attitude that “it’s not cool to do school.” It’s never too late no matter what month of the school year you’re reading this to set up a support system for success in school.
My friend, Sue Wellman, a teacher and founder of The Ophelia Project, and I share these tips to help parents create a good study environment at home: [Read more…]
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