academic, homework, in-school extra-curriculars, and after-
school activities. You might be surprised by some of the an-
swers you hear.
Listen to everything he has to say and discuss what you
learn with your spouse. Then go back to your child with some
concrete suggestions you think will help him have a better year
next year. He may not be thrilled with every idea, but if you em-
phasize a more positive outcome, you can probably get him on
board. Besides, summer is imminent, so he has plenty of time to
get used to any ideas he may initially resist.
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Schedule. Before the school year is done, get out your cal-
endar or scheduling software and mark down any critical sign-
up or fee deadlines for next year’s academics or activities. Be
sure to consider each child and cover each of the four angles:
academic, homework, in-school extra-curriculars, and after-
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List It All Up. While everything is still fresh in your mind,
make a master to-do list with actionable steps you need to take
before school begins, such as ordering special clothing, equip-
ment, or performing workouts to get ready for athletic training.
Make sure children who are mature enough update their own
calendars, as well. Schedule dates to take care of any shopping
that will need to be completed before school starts, so you can
stretch summer out as long as possible.
Relax. Once you have a plan in hand, you can kick back
and enjoy your summer, knowing that you have learned all you
can from last year. Now you are ready to work together to help
create a better year for your kids next year. Happy summering!
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is just as eager as the next parent to squeeze as much fun as she
can out of summer. She prides herself in planning just a little
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