Article: Introduce yourself to your teenager's teachers and school administration. Make it clear that they can get in touch with you if they have any questions or concerns involving your child's education. Volunteer at the school or make an appearance at school functions. Your teenager might be more motivated to stay on top of their schoolwork if they know that you are active in their school community. Schedule a parent/teacher conference. If your job or schedule doesn't allow you to actively participate, be sure to attend at least one conference yearly and stay up to date with the school newsletter. Instead of fighting and creating a tense environment regarding school work and performance, consider working with them to develop a plan. Offer your advice and allow them the space to develop a work plan that works for them. Instead of arguing about the results, provide constructive criticism to see if they can solve the problem themselves. This will make the teen feel more grown up and respected. For example, your teenager just received their midterm grade in math and they have a D. They have three weeks to bring their grade up before their next report card. Have a conversation with your teen by asking them what they need to do to bring their grade up. If they say that they need to study more, suggest that they bring home their math book each day and spend at least 30 minutes studying what they went over in class that day. Ask your teenager if they have any missed assignments or tests. Teenagers often need prompted or reminded to do something, especially things that they don't want to do. Try to remember that you are the adult and they are still a child. Teenagers do not need to be prompted as regularly as an elementary student, but they do still need to be reminded to stay on track from time to time. Consider using technology to set reminders for your teenager. Set calendar reminders on your phone and sync it to their phone. There are also several family management apps that may help.
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Make a presence at their school. Collaborate with your teen. Provide reminders.
Article: An outfit can make you extremely self conscious or boost your self confidence. Choose pieces that accentuate your best features, hide your flaws, and fit you well. For example, if you have a tiny waist, wear shirts, sweaters, and dresses that are cinched at the waist. If you want to mask your midsection, wear a peplum skirt, shirt, or dress. If you aren't comfortable rocking a crop top or a backless dress, don't wear it. Makeup is designed to subtly enhance your natural features, not mask them. Experiment with various products to discover the makeup application process that best suits your features. Remember, too much makeup isn't attractive. Try to highlight what is attractive with makeup instead of using too much. Sometimes, girls look better without makeup. Create a flawless complexion by covering any blemishes you may have with foundation and then concealer. Enhance your eyes with natural shades of eyeshadow. For a dramatic look, line your eyes with eyeliner and coat your lashes with mascara. Give your cheeks a natural glow with blush, bronzer, and highlighter. Complete your look with the perfect shade of lipgloss or lipstick for your skintone. Little details, such as manicured fingernails and a radiant complexion, can attract the attention of boys. Set aside time to care for your skin and nails. Cleanse, moisturize, and exfoliate your skin. Protect your skin with sunscreen. Trim, shape, and if desired, paint your nails. When your wear perfume, scent, eau de toilette, body spray, scented lotion, etc, boys will remember your scent and associate it with you. Prior to going out, spray a small amount on your hair. When you encounter a boy you are attracted to, flip your hair to subtly waft the scent in his direction. Boys and girls are more attracted to people that smile than to people that frown. Smiling also has the added benefits of making you and those around you feel happier. Laughing is also very attractive. It illuminates your face.
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Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident. Highlight your features with beauty products. Pamper yourself. Wear a signature scent. Smile often.
Article: Many people crave the extra 6 to 8 minutes of sleep provided by the snooze button. However, hitting the snooze button will actually make you feel more tired. When you hit snooze, you immediately go into an early sleep stage. Being interpreted early in the sleep cycle causes you to become more groggy and tired than you would have been without those extra minutes. Set your alarm for when you really plan to get up. Do not set it a few minutes ahead of time to give yourself the pleasure of hitting snooze. When your alarm goes off, get out of bed immediately. It may feel awkward and uncomfortable, but remind yourself that you're doing yourself a favor. Keep thinking of the extra energy you'll feel forgoing the snooze button. You often end up mildly dehydrated in the morning, as your body has gone so long without water. Dehydration can make you feel tired or groggy. As soon as you wake up, drink a glass of ice water. This will help make you feel alert and energized as you proceed through your morning routine. Natural sunlight can help you feel awake in the morning. As soon as you get up, do something to get some sunlight. Try pulling back the curtains in your bedroom or stepping out on the porch for a few minutes. This may help wake you up, allowing you to proceed through the morning with more focus. During winter months, you may want to invest in a light therapy box. This is a device that simulates sunlight that you can purchase online or at a department store. Use a timer on your phone or alarm clock. Set the timer to go off every 10 to 15 minutes, and keep an eye on the time. Try to keep every aspect of your routine, such as breakfast and showering, within short time frames. This will help you keep your pace up, allowing you to get out the door in time for your early shift. Keep in mind, this may be tricky for the first few days. You may not hit all your timeframes exactly, but stick with it and eventually you'll be breezing through your morning routine. If you have an early shift, do not skip breakfast to save time. Breakfast is a vital component of a morning routine. As you've gone 8 hours without food, you'll have an energy deficit in the morning that can be fixed with a healthy breakfast. Pick a healthy breakfast that energizes you. If you tend to feel an energy boost after some protein, try hardboiled eggs. If you tend to thrive on carbs, choose a healthy and complex carbohydrate like oatmeal. Also, in the interest of time, pick something quick to prepare. Try instant oatmeal or purchase precooked hardboiled eggs at the store. If you have time, a mild amount of physical activity can help wake you up. Exercise increases blood flow, providing an instant boost of energy. If you regularly hit the gym before work, that can help. However, you do not need to engage in intense physical activity in the morning. Even quick, light activity can wake you up for a day of work. You can try taking a brisk walk around the block, doing some light gardening, or even striking a few yoga poses in your living room. All of this can help wake you up in the morning. Some studies indicate your brain releases dopamine in response to music you enjoy. Try listening to your favorite song or band in the morning. This may have a stimulating effect on your brain, allowing you to go into the day with energy. Consider having a morning playlist that you listen to first thing in the morning. You can also set your alarm to be one of your favorite songs. This can give you an instant energy boost as soon as you climb out of bed. If you're in a hurry to make an early shift, it's a good idea to try and shower more efficiently. If you can cut down your shower time, you can sleep for a few extra minutes each morning. Instead of using shampoo and then conditioner, try a 2-in1 combination. Time yourself as you shower. Set a timer and keep an eye on it, striving to keep your shower time within that frame. Use lukewarm water instead of hot water. This will motivate you to get out of the shower quickly.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Avoid the snooze button. Drink a glass of water. Expose yourself to sunlight. Time your routine. Have an energizing and efficient breakfast. Do some light exercise. Listen to music. Shower fast.