Article: You may be uncomfortable perpetuating the Santa story or feel discomfort about lying to your child, and those are legitimate concerns shared by many. On the other hand, you may want your child to believe in something whimsical and magical, like Santa. How to deal with the Santa Claus story is a personal decision that can only be made by your family. Remember, though, that even if you do not share the Santa story in your own family, your child might still come to you with tricky questions about Santa. Perhaps they heard something at school or they have thought about the Santa story and it doesn't completely make sense. Acknowledge the question and praise them for their critical thinking. This is actually a positive developmental step. Determining their reason for asking will help you figure out the best way to proceed.  You might give this question some thought before it ever comes up, so that you are not caught completely off guard. This will help you respond more thoughtfully and slowly, rather than be reactionary. Ask your child very plainly, "Why do you ask?" or "Where is this question coming from?". Just because the child is asking questions doesn't necessarily mean that they are emotionally ready to believe the truth. They may just be curiously probing. Asking what your child believes will give you an idea of where they are emotionally and cognitively. If your child indicates that they still believe in Santa, despite any outside doubts, it's likely not time to tell them the truth yet. Respond to your child's question with a simple, "Well, what do you believe?" This allows them to reflect on what they think and whether or not they believe in Santa Claus. When your child answers your question about what they believe, they will tell you that they don't think Santa is real, or that they do but that they have questions.  This answer should guide how you proceed and you can either tell them the truth about Santa or let them continue to believe. They may also say that they do believe the story of Santa Claus, but are confused about something specific in the Santa story, such as how he gets around the world in one night, or fits all of the presents in one bag.  Just reiterate whatever you've already told them and answer questions as best as you can.
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Consider your own feelings. Find out what inspired the question. Ask what the child believes. Follow your child's lead.
Article: Don’t worry about writing down everything your teacher says—that would take too much time and not be super helpful when it comes time to study. Instead, write down key phrases, definitions, and points that your teacher brings up. If your teacher emphasizes something while they’re talking, writes it on the board, or brings it up multiple times, that’s a good sign that you should write it down in your notes.  Try out different note-taking methods to find the one that works best for you. For example, you can try the Cornell note-taking method, where you write all of your notes on the right side of your page, any questions you have on the left side, and a summary of that day’s lesson on the bottom of the page.  Consider color-coding your notes with different highlighters so they’re easier to read through when you’re studying. You could highlight key terms one color, important events and dates another color, and so on. For certain classes, class participation might make up a percentage of your grade. Even if it doesn’t, participating in class can help you better remember the material, and it will show your teacher that you’re serious about doing a good job. If your teacher asks questions or opens the floor to a class discussion, don’t be afraid to jump in and share your perspective. If you’re worried you won’t have anything to say out loud during class, come prepared with a few notes from the previous night’s reading or homework. That way, you’ll have a few talking points ready to go. Asking questions and admitting you don’t understand something can be a little intimidating, but it’s super important if you want to get good grades in all of your classes. Otherwise, if you don’t clear up your confusion, it could come back to hurt you later on when you’re taking a test. Ask your teacher a question if something they’re explaining in class doesn’t make sense to you, or wait until after class and ask if that’s easier. If you have a question about something, there’s a good chance that other students in your class are wondering the same thing. You’ll be doing everyone a favor by asking your teacher. Always be polite and friendly when you’re interacting with your teachers. Avoid chatting or texting in class, and try not to break any of the other rules. Your teachers are there to help you, and the better a relationship you have with them, the easier it will be for you to succeed and get good grades. Doing your homework on time, participating in class, and asking for help when you need it will all help you develop a better relationship with your teachers.
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Take strategic notes in class. Participate during all of your classes. Ask questions during and after class if you’re ever confused. Develop good relationships with your teachers.