Back to School Crash Course, by Dr. Brad Schwall

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Use these quick tips for a successful school year.

Routine

• Establish a routine for morning and evening
• Prepare for the next day the night before
• Ensure good night’s sleeps and good breakfasts

Homework

• Establish a homework time and space
• Be involved
• Guide your child to plan ahead for special projects
• Show your child how to plan and be responsible, and then, step back
• Read
  

Parent/Teacher Relationships

• Be supportive
• Keep lines of communication open
• Be appreciative
• Volunteer at your child’s school

Extra-curricular Activities

• Set limits on commitments
• Reserve time for family time

Feelings

• Be aware of your child’s social and emotional state
• Listen to your child because listening encourages more sharing
• Help your child identify his or her feelings
• Help your child problem-solve

Peer Relationships

• Encourage your child to give respect
• Talk about strategies for dealing with disagreements and compromising
• Talk with your child about being confident

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