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 2. Take into account your child’s personality.
– Does she need to see something to remember? Does he keep in mind things unprompted? Where is the good place to place a reminder? Think sticky notes. Think about what kind of reminder will be better. Ask your child what would help him.
– What works best, punishments or rewards? Or probably both? Make a list of rewards for nice behavior (for instance, turning in assignments on time). This could be extra television time, special food treat, time playing a game with you or whatever is essential to your child. Think about punishments in advance, not just because you’re angry about a bad grade. A list of these could contain: no friends for a determined amount of time, losing telephone privileges, extra chores, and even extra studying time can be helpful.
– Habits are a great thing to use to your benefit. Each day after school, get into the habit of going over your child’s day with them. Did they have assignments? Homework? Tests? Remember to look at their planner; also, this is a good time to go through folders to get rid of trash.
– Try to teach your child to arrange his stuff the night before. This is an old rule, but usually there is never enough time in the morning to find the lost shoe.
 3. Your child, the teacher, and you.
– Have meetings with the teacher(s). Do not forget to be polite. Having a friendly but assertive attitude can help you to have relationship with this valuable person. Work with them, and say only positive things about them in front of your child.
– Never suppose it is the teacher’s fault. Rushing in to confront a teacher about an alleged wrong, then finding out the paper is actually in your son’s locker doesn’t help your relationship.
– How much help is a teacher can give? Will she sign the planner to corroborate assignments? Will he make a list of test dates or assignments for the week/month? How much feedback can you get from them about work that is not completed?
– Keep in mind that eventually your child is responsible for his/her own work. His grades are not a reflection of you.
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