10 WAYS TO HELP YOUR TEEN MANAGE TIME

1. Give your teen a daily planner or calendar. They’re valuable aids for organizing and gauging time.

2. Limit TV, computer and phone usage so they don’t interfere with the time needed to get schoolwork done.

3. Promote proper rest and nutrition. Plenty of sleep and a healthy diet
increase energy and the ability to accomplish more.

4. Encourage making a “To Do” list each night so your teen prepares for what needs to be done the next day.

5. Help your teen prioritize. The most important tasks should be completed first.

6. Suggest keeping materials and papers organized. The less time spent looking for items, the more time spent getting things done.

7. Try to prevent your teen from taking on too many activities. Make sure enough time is allotted for schoolwork and sleep.

8. Teach your teen to break large projects into smaller tasks. This will make daunting assignments more manageable.

9. Remind your teen that perfection isn’t necessary. Trying to be perfect can cause stress and procrastination.

10. Having your teen combine activities-such as reading while riding the bus-to make an effective use of time.

REMEMBER: You serve as a role model for your teen, so manage your time wisely also.