Back to school means new teachers, friends, football games, and most importantly, homework. While many students look forward to the start of a new school year, many students may suffer anxiety or dread the return back to class. One of the best ways for students to succeed in the transition back to school is by practicing these simple tips:

1. New School? No Problem – Make sure your children are familiar with their new learning environment. Once your child is familiar with his/her new school, it will help minimize the first day jitters.
2. Organization – Organizational habits can significantly reduce anxiety over lost assignments and missing items. It may help to keep a large wall calendar with all important school dates, assignments, birthdays and extra-curricular activities.
3. Develop good study habits – Ensure that your child has a set time each evening for homework and that their workspace is quiet and free from interruptions.
4. Homework Helper – Don’t have your child tackle the hardest (and most disliked) assignment first. Spending too much time on the first piece of homework can be discouraging. However don’t have them do the easiest one first either. Go to the middle ground and get their confidence up to make them feel they can tackle the next hardest thing. Getting that one done will make your student feel really accomplished and will sail through the remaining work.
5. Journaling – Encourage your child to keep a daily journal, even if just a sentence or two. This will help establish a regular writing routine, while also helping your child release any anxiety or worries they may be experiencing.

The Around Dublin Blog would like to thank Tutor Doctor for contributing to this article. The professional tutors from Dublin’s Tutor Doctor are available year-round. Their goal is to help students transition comfortably into the new school year and feel confident about their school work.

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