The holidays are here, and with vacation beckoning, school is soon to become an afterthought. However, whether a student is in 1st grade or 12th, with a little bit of planning, there are a few things parents can do to ensure the second half of the school year is even more successful than the first. These few tips include making time over the holidays to read at least one book together as a family, using the holidays as a chance to catch up on some sleep needed, and working the family wake-up time back to its original schedule three days before school.