Now that the school year has gotten underway, many families are struggling with the challenge of developing a family routine, are overwhelmingly disorganized and extended financially. A few tips from certified professional organizer Ellen Delap to help with these three issues. Ms. Delap suggests regulating these three areas: one’s house, schedules, and finances.

Researchers suggest that students be taught skills: how to become engaged in school, how to connect with teachers when they need help and help students learn time management, organizational skills to cope with stress.

As your student reads, encourage him or her to read actively. Strong readers ask questions as they read. One way to do this is to develop a writing journal.