So, consider what these parents did. Like them, you can adapt old traditions to new ones. Now, every Friday we order pizza and have a special dinner together. Everyone shares one thing from school or work. She moans and groans sometimes, but we usually end up sharing at least three or four things.
Procrastination often wastes time, adds stress, and causes poor performance.
Try this approach to get your child moving. Suggest dividing a project into small steps. Your middle grader may be ready to dive in if he doesn't feel overwhelmed. My son started complaining that he was too old for it, so we compromised. We take turns selecting books on tape from the library to listen to in the car.