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Image by Terry McCombs via Flickr By Dr James Dobson There's a fancy word for kids who don't do well in school. We call these kids underachievers. I would make three recommendations that can reach some kids: 1. Since most underachievers are terribly disorganised, help him establish a system for studying. Turn off the television set and make sure the proper investment in homework is made. 2. Stay in close contact with his teachers and know what's going on in school. I promise you that your son or daughter will not keep you so informed. 3. Seek tuition to provide the one-on-one help that may make the difference. There are some hardcore underachievers who seem determined to fail in school. For them no amount of pushing will get them motivated. In those cases I recommend that you go with the flow and accept the child just as he is. Not every youngster can be squeezed into the same mould, and it's a wise parent who knows when to race the engine and when to let it idle. F...

Image by Getty Images via Daylife By Dr Bill Maier It's a wonder kids ever get their homework done with all the distractions life throws at them. They've got sports , choir, drama class and dozens of other activities they could sign up for. A lot of them have chores to do at home, as well. Most adults cannot even keep up with their kids' schedules! When kids have trouble getting their homework done, it's often because they're simply too busy. Parents need to step in and help whenever possible. Begin by setting clear boundaries on their time. Kids often feel pressured to sign up for every event that comes along — especially if they're overachievers. It also helps to teach them how to break down large projects into bite-sized chunks. Kids who are busy will often put off big homework assignments until the last minute, putting even greater pressure on themselves. Finally, insist that they establish healthy eating and sleeping habits. From TODAY, VOICES – Monday...