Only a few weeks now until the end of the semester. Here’s the parents’ checklist:

1. Grades. Check grades NOW. We don’t want any surprises at the end.

2. Next Semester. Confirm they scheduled Spring classes. It’s amazing how many students think they finished this but didn’t.

3. Temporary Help. If your student is freaking out, find a therapist for short-term support till the finish line.

4. Coach, Don’t Solve. Offer support, but don’t do the work for them no matter how badly they’re doing. They must learn how to solve these problems. Your job is to support and coach them.

5. Executive Functioning. Remind your student that a little planning, a little organizing, combined with execution will reduce their anxiety.

Check out more suggestions:

My podcast (The Better Semester) https://danzman2026.internet-minded.info/podcast/

My YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBetterSemester/videos