Everyone puts things off now and then, but procrastination–especially around schoolwork–can cause real problems for tweens and teens. In this Dear Teenagers video, Dr. Lisa Damour unpacks the difference between helpful and harmful procrastination and shares strategies for staying on track.
You can share this Dear Teenagers video with your teen, watch it together, or use it as a guide for discussing how they manage their workload. And check out this Knot to Worry article for how adults can support 10to20s who procrastinate.
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