Set up a Designated Study Space — Make sure there's an area of your house just for homework, with all the supplies she needs in bins and boxes. Provide plenty of space for books and set up baskets for papers so your child can find old homework to review for tests.
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If you have an underachiever, you often hear the lament "I'm dumb" or "It's just too hard" from your perfectly capable kid. It often starts around fourth or fifth grade, when the workload intensifies. To get your stubborn student moving:
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Establish a workspace where your child can be relatively undisturbed and undistracted. Keep TV sets and computers out of the bedroom so you can monitor screen time. Make sure you're well stocked with school supplies so he doesn't waste valuable time running around the house searching for a calculator.
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