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The later you start homework, the longer it takes.\u00a0 Decide on what chores are done on what days and post a chart so everyone is on board with this plan.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Use power periods to get homework done. Instead of 2 hours straight, break your homework time into\u00a015,30 or 45\u00a0minutes of work and 5 minutes of walking around, getting a drink,texting friends\u00a0or taking a very short break. Your kids will be more efficient if they know that the homework needs to be done in 45 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>All kids and parents need planners and calendars.\u00a0 Host a family meeting each week to write in on a month at a glance calendar what upcoming and regular events are going on. Include even the weekly activities, like ballet, football or other kids and parent activities.\u00a0 You can use the google calendar or Cozi.com if you are a techie, and print the calendar to post too.\u00a0 Kids bring their planners too to fill in so everyone is modeling and practicing how to use their planners.<\/li>\n<li>Set a bed time for the kids and parents.\u00a0\u00a0 Well rested kids do better in school. 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