Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

01-18-2022

Help Your Teen Be Better Organized

Is your teenager a little disorganized? If so, that's normal. Your student probably has more responsibilities than ever before, and juggling them can be difficult.

Here are some ways you can help:

Establish a regular time and place for doing homework. Discuss when and where your teen is most productive. (In front of the TV is not an option.)
Encourage your teen to make daily to-do lists. They're great reminders, and it feels great to cross off finished tasks.
Use a portable timer. Have your teen set it whenever it is difficult to stick to a schedule, such as while watching videos or doing homework.
Teach your teen to break large tasks into small parts. For example, if there is a paper due in two weeks, have your student plan and schedule each step needed to complete it.
Have your teen make time for a work area clean-up at least once a week. Doing this over the weekend will help your student start each week organized.
Establish regular readiness routines. For example, before bed, your teen might lay out clothes for the next day and pack up everything needed for school.
Set a good example. If you're organized, your teen is more likely to be organized, too.

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Coastal Plains Charter

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