Mommy Tips: Keeping Up With the New School Year

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Prime_P_Sarmiento]Prime P Sarmiento
The school year has started and as a mother, you are probably worrying how you are going to juggle everything. How and when will you pick up your child from school? How can you help them with their homework?
Here are three tips that will help you and your child get through another school year:
1. ) Create a detailed schedule for you and your child:
Get a planner and create a detailed schedule of your child's classes and study time.
Also include your daily chores and job duties. Put it down so you will remember what needs to be done on a certain time/day. This includes what time you need to pick him up or if you're leading that week's car pool.
To help you stick to your schedule, it's advisable to list down your three MITs (Most Important Tasks) for the day (and/or weekly MITs if possible).
Also put some time to honor yourself. This means that you need to get some "me" time and recharge. This will help you deal the things that you need to do as a mother, wife and career woman. Don't hesitate to schedule a time to visit a spa or take a 15-minute nap. You deserve it more than anyone else!
2.) Invest in a private tutor
You know your child's weaknesses and if you have observed that he was having difficulty in a certain subject during the previous school year, then it's time to find a private tutor to help him with his homework.
No, you don't need to get a second mortgage to get high quality instruction. A private tutor charges at least $50 an hour. But hiring an online tutor will only cost you about $20/hour and you can access a tutor anywhere. This is an inexpensive and flexible way to get one-to-one tutoring for your child.
An online tutor can also help even if your child is doing well in school. You can use these services to improve their comprehension and study skills.
That said, you have to be more discerning in picking a company that offers online tutorial services - as this in crucial in enhancing your child's academic performance. Choose a company with a proven track record in hiring only the best teachers, implement proven learning methods like mind mapping and employs only tutors who know how to motivate your child to do better in school.
3.) Prioritize
Review your child's curriculum so you can see what homework or lectures need to be done first or how much time needs to be devoted on a certain subject.
At the same time, you also need to review your schedule vis-�-vis your duties as a mother. Here's a quick tip: do something required first thing in the morning. That usually gives the feeling of accomplishment for the rest of the day.
Lastly, and most importantly, even though you have a great deal of work to do, always make time for your family. That family bonding time like going on a family walk or a picnic may seem trivial, but they're important to keep your child secure, prevent you from getting overwhelmed and cement family ties.
Prime is a content management strategist for Ahead Interactive ( http://www.aheadinteractivetutorial.com), leading provider of live, video-powered online tutorials.
AI guarantees the undivided attention of an online teacher and hires only the most qualified and dedicated instructors to help students shine and be always ahead.
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