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Despite your best intentions, chances are you procrastinate from time to time.  While some students procrastinate more than others, nearly everyone knows how it feels when you don’t want to sit down and complete your school work.  Whether you regularly find yourself looking for any excuse not to do your homework or you only occasionally struggle to complete your assignments, these four tips will help you put an end to procrastination for good.

Prioritize
When you have several different assignments to complete, it can be difficult to figure out which one to do first.  To help you identify where to begin, make a list of everything you need to accomplish.  Putting it down on paper will do two things.  It will help ensure you don’t miss an assignment and h

As a new school year begins, your children will be given a variety of opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities.  While it’s important not to overload kids with pursuits outside of the classroom, there are many benefits to taking part in a couple of well-chosen activities.  When making a decision about what activities, if any, your children should participate in, keep the following things in mind.

Promote Social Skills
There’s a good chance your children will be in class with the same students year after year.  Extracurricular activities give your kids an opportunity to meet other children they wouldn’t normally get to meet and develop their social skills in an environment other than a classroom.  This can be especially helpful if you

As the new school year begins, you have a chance to help your children make it a successful one.  No matter how old your kids are, the transition from the freedom summer offers to the structure of the school day can take some getting used to.  Take advantage of these five habits to ease the transition and keep your children on track for the entire school year.

Maintain a Consistent Schedule
Maintaining a consistent schedule will help get your kids used to a routine and it’s a good way to set expectations for your children.  If your children know they have to wake up at the same time every morning, go to dance class after school, do their homework as soon as they get home and go to bed at the same time every night, they will quickly learn what is expected of them on a

As your children get older, there is a good chance they will begin showing interest in extracurricular activities offered through their school or local community programs.  These activities are a great way for your child to explore areas they may not be exposed to during the normal school day.  From dance to sports to art, there are countless programs in which your child may choose to participate.  But how do you know what activities are right for both your child and for you?  After all, you will be the one responsible for paying any required fees and driving them back and forth as necessary.  Below is a list of four things to consider when helping your child select an extracurricular activity.

What is Your Child Interested In?
A good place to start when selecting

As the end of summer nears, both students and parents must get ready for the first day of school.  It\'s time to say goodbye to the relaxed atmosphere of summer and hello to the academic rigors of a new school year.  As any parent who has a school age child knows, it can often be a mad dash to ensure their child is prepared to start the school year right.  But getting ready for another school year does not have to be a stressful experience.  Here are four strategies to help parents and students ease the transition.

Don\'t Wait Until the Last Minute
Whether you are sending your youngster off to school for the very first time or helping your teen get ready for another year of high school, there is a lot to do to get ready for a new school year.  If you wait

Just because your children are no longer sitting in a classroom everyday doesn’t mean they can’t learn.  Summer vacation provides the perfect opportunity to learn about things that can’t be taught in a classroom and reinforce those that are.  It doesn’t matter if you are traveling by car, train or plane, your kids will have plenty of chances to discover new things.

Car Rides
Whether you are visiting your favorite beach just a few hours away or planning a longer road trip, car rides provide great learning opportunities for the whole family.  The license plate game is one way you can teach your children about different locations within the United States.  Ask your kids to point out license plates from different states.  Each time they spot a

If you are interested in learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, studying abroad might be the answer you’re looking for.  Visiting a foreign country is a great way to learn about new cultures, improve language skills and meet new people.  When you travel abroad you will experience things you never imagined, giving you a new perspective on your own life and the lives of others.  Listed below are just a few of the benefits of studying abroad.

Learn a Foreign Language
If you are a high school or college student, chances are you’ve been studying a foreign language for at least a few years.  Studying in a classroom is good for learning basic phrases, grammar and sentence structure.  But there is no substitute for visiting a foreign country

When the dismissal bell rings for the last time, school is the last thing on the minds of most students who are making plans for their upcoming summer vacation.  But for students who struggled in class, summer school may take the place of long days by the pool.  While summer classes are invaluable to students who didn’t make the grade during the regular school year, they can benefit all students who want to excel in school.  Below are six reasons you may want to consider taking a class during the summer.

Students Stay on Track With Classmates
Students who fail a class that is required to advance to the next grade or graduate must take the class again and earn a passing grade before they will be allowed to move on.  By re-taking the class during the summer, studen

As school winds down for the summer, you may think driving your kids back and forth to the library will stop too.  But, if you take some time to learn about everything your local library has to offer, you may realize it is just as beneficial to your kids during the summer as it is during the school year.  Public libraries offer a variety of programs and activities for children of all ages that are both fun and educational.  These activities can be a lifesaver as the summer wears on and the novelty of vacation wears off.  Below is a list of some of the activities that may be available at your library.  To find out more about what the libraries in your area have to offer, visit their website, give them a call or stop by.

Story Time
Most libraries offer story time a

As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, visions of lazy, summer days fill the minds of youngsters across the country.  But it’s important that children don’t forget everything they’ve learned during the school year.  One way to keep those academic skills sharp is by joining a summer reading program.  Summer reading programs are both educational and fun, and they’re easy to join.  Many public libraries and local bookstores offer programs for school-aged children.  Below, you will find ways your child can benefit by joining a program in your area.

Encourages Your Child to Read
As the school bell rings for the final time signaling not only the end of the day but also the end of the year, it is probably safe to assume your child is mo