About Parenting: How to Finish the School Year Strong

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Parenting From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor Tomorrow two of my three kids will get their third-quarter report cards, which means one thing: the end of the school year is near. While both of them made honor roll (my son did, my daughter would have if her school offered it), we spent much of dinner last night talking about how they both can keep up the great work and have a strong finish to the school year. 9 Great Homework Habits that Work All three of my kids do a good job of getting their homework done, but I definitely see room for improvement. These tips from Katherine are easy to implement and offer some real common-sense solutions. Search Related Topics:  homework help  homework strategies  healthy homework habits Study Habits that Don't Work My middle schooler will be taking five finals this year, including two state exams. He has taken end-of-year exams before, usually with success, but he could definitely use some help with his study habits. Jennifer explains what habits need to be eliminated if your child wants to do well. Search Related Topics:  middle school  homework  study habits How to Talk to Your Child's Teacher If you have any concerns about your child's performance in school, the time to talk to the teacher is now. Carol explains the best way to approach this conversation so you get answers to your questions and the information you are looking for. Search Related Topics:  talking about gifted children  working with teachers  school problems of gifted children How to Help Your Stressed-Out College Kid The end of the semester can bring a lot of stress for college students who are often coping with final exams, papers, and saying goodbye to friends for the summer. Even if your college student is far away, there is a lot you can do to help. Jackie tells you how. Search Related Topics:  college life  dorms  stress Related Searches Education School High School Students Finish College Gifted School School of Tomorrow Featured Articles Fun Mobile Games for Kids Cell Phone Safety in the NICU Parents Upset About First Lady's Invitation to Graduation Answers to All Your Summer Camp Questions Listen to the Parenting RoundAbout Podcast! All About Parenting   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Plan Ahead for Memorial Day 10 + Places to Kick Off Summer Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Families Family-Friendly Cruise Lines Advertisement