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By Jan Barrick Successful people do not help students identify an ex- Finally, help your child
ve The school year is careen- have more time; they simply isting window of time so that prepare for adulthood by
It ing toward Fall Break at use their time wisely. studying can occur at the giving them the study tools
ng what seems like break-neck Time management is a life same time each day. Make it they need, and then letting
speed. Parents, students skill that can serve students a habit, and it will automati- your child set the schedule.
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themselves struggling to who recognize the learning … automatic. from managing their time
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calendar of schoolwork, busy student’s schedule – - Having a space free of dis- the parent do all the sched-
family obligations and ex- and who use that opportuni- tractions will improve the uling. This is true for any
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ns lessons you want to depart
While this time of year can – are giving their students a time. A designated, clutter
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seem overwhelming, it also leg up for life. free space allows for better
way a kid can’t truly learn
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every person on this Earth management can insure ef- Have a math test on Thurs- rules, and then hand over the
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24 hours in a day, 7 days a family activities. divide topics for each day public school teacher and
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