Help My Teen Set Deadlines and Avoid Procrastination

Do I need this EduGuide?

Yes, if your teenager struggles to meet schoolwork deadlines and other important obligations. Meeting deadlines takes a combination of time management, project management, and self management. When teenagers use time management tools to set realistic deadlines and meet school deadlines, they can reduce their stress levels, and—more importantly to them—make extra time for the activities they love. 

How does it work?

• If you aren’t sure why your kid is struggling, take our "What's Keeping My Teen from Meeting Deadlines?" quick quiz.

• "Help My Teen Manage Time" These twelve simple tips for organization and time management don’t require expensive planners or complicated software.
• "Overcome Procrastination and Get the Job Done" Learning to manage themselves—their expectations, their skills, and their shortcomings—can help teens overcome the temptation to procrastinate.

What will I learn?

• Why my teen is struggling to meet deadlines and what to do about it.
• How to help my teen stay organized and avoid procrastination.

Quick Solutions

• What can I do in fifteen minutes? Take the quiz "What's Keeping My Teen from Meeting Deadlines?"
• What can I do in an hour? Read and discuss "Help My Teen Manage Time" with your child. Encourage him to try at least three of the tips.