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[quote=Anonymous][quote]My kid needs constant reminders to do laundry (as an example), wake up in the morning so won't miss school or be tardy, search for summer work.
homework takes a lot of time to complete maybe due to distractions ( computer is needed for homework).
frequently skipping meals and being forgetful.

this is a high school senior and soon will go away to college.

Kind of worried about how the adjustment will be away from home.

Can you please share your experiences about how you helped your student succeed at college with better time management and organization skills. [/quote]

Starting now:
no wake-up reminders
no homework reminders
no laundry reminders

All students need a computer for homework, so this is not an issue.

Tell them that you are stopping these reminders because they have now gotten into college and you believe in them, but that they need to practice getting ready. Summer will be too late to do this, since they will no longer be in school.

You must stick to this, OP. Yes, their grades will slip, but better now than in freshman year. (NOTE: they will slip in freshman year anyway due to increased socializing).
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