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Once the shiny, freshness of back to school wears off, students and parents know it's time to get down to business. Particularly for students heading to middle school or high school, the homework assignments become tougher, workloads get heavier and staying ahead of the curve becomes more of a challenge.

As a parent, you may ask, "What is the 'secret behind the A'?" While having effective study skills may be overlooked on the academic journey, we've seen this be the tipping point in making good students into great students. We've compiled a list of 10 good study habits for your tween or teen to help set him or her up for a productive school year.

1. Get Organized. Between homework, tests, and extracurricular activities, it's all too easy for things to slip through the cracks. A planner can help your child keep everything organized. Students should write down assignments, appointments and to-do lists, then review items in the planner at both the beginning and end of the day to stay on track.

2. Know the Expectations. Students shouldn't have any surprises when it comes to how and what they will be graded on. By middle school and high school, most teachers will provide a course outline or syllabus, which can serve as a guide for the semester. If expectations aren't clear, don't wait until a bad report card comes in the mail. Your student should feel comfortable approaching teachers with questions about grading and assignments at any time. If this is not the case, it may be time for you as a parent to step in.

3. Designate a Study Area. Yes, studying at the local coffee shop may seem like a good idea, but not if there are constantly people interrupting or other disruptions. Even at home, studying in front of the TV won't be the best use of your son or daughter's time. Help your child by providing a quiet, well-lit, low-traffic space for study time. Take it one step further and institute a "communications blackout" policy with no cell phones or social media allowed until schoolwork is done.

4. Develop a Study Plan. First things first: students need to know when a test will take place, the types of questions that will be included and the topics that will be covered. From there, your student should create a study plan and allow ample time to prepare - there's nothing worse than cramming the night before an exam. You can help by buying a wall calendar and asking him or her to assign topics and tasks for each day leading up to a due date or exam. Setting goals for each session is also key to success. If your child needs some help developing a study plan, our study skills program is a great resource! Our tutors will work with your child to develop an individualized plan that fits his or her needs, while instilling effective time management tips and organizational skills.

5. Think Positively. Being in the right mindset can make all the difference. Encourage your child to think positively when studying or heading into an exam and by all means, avoid catastrophic thinking. Help your student turn negative statements like, "I'll never have enough time to get a good grade on this exam," into positive ones like, "I began preparing later than I should have but I put together a comprehensive study plan and will be able to get through the material prior to the exam."

6. Create a Study Group. Working in groups can help students when they're struggling to understand a concept and can enable them to complete assignments more quickly than when working alone. Keep groups small and structured to ensure the maximum benefit to participants and reduce distractions.

7. Practice Active Listening. It's important for students to concentrate and avoid distractions when an instructor is presenting. Some tips to share with your child include: try concentrating on the main points being made, think about what the speaker is saying and pay attention to how things are said (gestures, tone of voice, etc.). They should avoid talking or thinking about problems when listening. If a teacher says, "This is important" or "I'll write this on the board," there's a good chance students will see the concept on an exam.

8. Review Test-Taking Strategies. It is normal for your son or daughter to feel stressed when taking an exam. However, there are certain strategies that will help him or her manage the stress and do his or her best on the exam. First, make sure that your child arrives on time and tries to stay relaxed. Students should be sure to read all of the directions on the exam and pace themselves so as not to feel rushed. You can let your child know that it's OK to skip around on a test, if allowed, as he or she may be more comfortable with certain topics than others.

9. Read Actively. It's all too easy for students to skim over an assigned book chapter and not know the main points of what they just read. Help your student to practice active reading by asking him or her to note the main idea of each passage and look up unfamiliar words or concepts. Make an outline of the chapter or create flow charts and diagrams that help map out the concept at hand. After each section, have students write a summary in their own words and come up with possible exam questions.

10. Look to the Future. For some students, college may seem like an intangible event in the very distant future, but in reality, it isn't so far off. Starting early can be an immense help in navigating the college admissions process. Be sure to get organized, set goals with your child and have regular check-ins to assess progress.

Beginning a new school year can be challenging at first, but getting into good habits from the start helps you and your child smoothly adjust to new expectations and routines.

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What promises a healthier body, a sunnier outlook, and the perfect opportunity to catch up? This is no infomercial. Running is one of the best butt-kicking, calorie-blasting workouts around. Still not convinced? Here are 30 reasons to hit the ground running.

1. Do it anywhere.

Run, that is. Whether on the treadmill or in the park, it's easy to rack up miles. Even better: Lace up your sneakers on your next vacation to explore a new place.

2. Make new friends.

Tired of meeting duds at the bar? Check out local running groups or websites like Meetup and hit the road with other health-minded folks. Twenty questions is just as good during a run ( boozy brunches afterward are optional).

3. Save some cash.

Forget fancy equipment or a pricey gym membership. When it comes to running, all you need is the right footwear.

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4. Visit the doctor less.

Apples aren't the only things that keep the doctor away. Active people are less likely to develop colon cancer. And ladies, women who regularly engage in intense workouts like running can reduce their risk of breast cancer by up to 30 percent.

5. Eat more carbs.

Here's an excuse to slurp up more spaghetti: During intense training (like preparing for a race), increasing carb intake can help your performance and boost your mood during harder runs. Higher dietary carbohydrate content during intensified running training results in better maintenance of performance and mood state. Achten J, Halson SL, Moseley L. Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 2003, Dec.;96(4):8750-7587.

6. Keep it interesting.

Forget boring laps around a track. Interval training helps boost metabolism and rev cardiovascular fitness. Bonus: Research shows people who do intervals have more fun while running (really!) and might be more likely to keep it up. High-intensity interval running is perceived to be more enjoyable than moderate-intensity continuous exercise: implications for exercise adherence. Bartlett JD, Close GL, MacLaren DP. Journal of sports sciences, 2011, Jul.;29(6):1466-447X.

7. Live longer.

Not only do runners have fewer disabilities and remain active longer than their sedentary counterparts, but they actually live longer too. And even as weekly running times decrease with age, the healthy benefits keep on ticking. Reduced disability and mortality among aging runners: a 21-year longitudinal study. Chakravarty EF, Hubert HB, Lingala VB. Archives of internal medicine, 2008, Sep.;168(15):1538-3679.

8. Get primal.

Turns out Bruce Springsteen was right: We were born to run. Running turned us from apes to humans and was used by our ancestors to elude prey.

9. Feel the burn.

For a 160-pound person, running can burn more than 850 calories an hour.

10. Bring sexy back.

Not only does having a rockin' runner's bod boost confidence in bed, but regular exercise can also help flexibility between the sheets-and get you in the mood more often.

11. Boost memory.

Exercise has been shown to help keep the mind sharp. Hitting the track might also reduce symptoms of dementia and protect the brain against Alzheimer's, even for those with a family history of it. Physical exercise protects against Alzheimer's disease in 3xTg-AD mice. García-Mesa Y, López-Ramos JC, Giménez-Llort L. Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, 2011, Sep.;24(3):1875-8908. Cognitive function in elderly marathon runners: cross-sectional data from the marathon trial (APSOEM). Winker R, Lukas I, Perkmann T. Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, 2010, Nov.;122(23-24):1613-7671.

12. See the sunny side.

Active folks see the glass as half full, even after they're done sweating. Long-term effects of aerobic exercise on psychological outcomes. DiLorenzo TM, Bargman EP, Stucky-Ropp R. Preventive medicine, 1999, Apr.;28(1):0091-7435. Exercisers achieve greater acute exercise-induced mood enhancement than nonexercisers. Hoffman MD, Hoffman DR. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2008, Mar.;89(2):1532-821X.

13. Get a natural glow.

Believe it or not, working up a sweat can rid your pores of the gunk that clogs them and leads to breakouts. Dermcidin: a novel human antibiotic peptide secreted by sweat glands. Schittek B, Hipfel R, Sauer B. Nature immunology, 2001, Dec.;2(12):1529-2908. A solid sweat session can also boost natural oils, keeping things fresh and healthy. (Just remember to remove makeup preworkout and wash gently afterward to avoid breakouts.)

14. Improve self-esteem.

Need another excuse to go green? Runners who ran outside and snagged a good view of nature showed increased self-esteem post-workout than those who had only unpleasant scenes to gaze at. The mental and physical health outcomes of green exercise. Pretty J, Peacock J, Sellens M. International journal of environmental health research, 2006, Feb.;15(5):0960-3123. Ahem, dreadmill.

15. Stay steady.

Older runners keep their balance better than nonrunners, protecting their knees and tendons in the process. Be careful not to overdo it, though: Too much exercise can lead to stress injuries and bone loss. Age-related degeneration in leg-extensor muscle-tendon units decreases recovery performance after a forward fall: compensation with running experience. Karamanidis K, Arampatzis A. European journal of applied physiology, 2006, Oct.;99(1):1439-6319.

16. Turn down the pressure.

Running is a natural way to keep high blood pressure at bay-and fast. Amping up workouts can help lower blood pressure in just a few weeks. The association of cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity with incidence of hypertension in men. Chase NL, Sui X, Lee DC. American journal of hypertension, 2009, Feb.;22(4):1941-7225.

17. Build stronger bones.

Resistance training is awesome, but word on the street is running might help produce even stronger bones than cranking out reps. Lean body mass and weight-bearing activity in the prediction of bone mineral density in physically active men. Rector RS, Rogers R, Ruebel M. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association, 2009, Jun.;23(2):1533-4287. Running helps build the muscle that lower-impact workouts ignore, keeping bones healthier even as they age.

18. Get an energy boost.

Feeling sluggish? Try going for a jog instead of lounging on the couch. Just one run can increase energy and decrease fatigue. Exercisers achieve greater acute exercise-induced mood enhancement than nonexercisers. Hoffman MD, Hoffman DR. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2008, Mar.;89(2):1532-821X.

19. Take your furry friends.

Dogs are man's best friend for a reason, and they can be man's best workout buddy too. Grab a leash and give your pet a new kind of treat.

20. Strengthen that core.

A strong core improves posture, strengthens limbs, and helps make everyday activities a breeze. And whether you feel it or not, running engages your midsection, strengthening those all-important muscles. Bonus: A solid core can improve performance. Does core strength training influence running kinetics, lower-extremity stability, and 5000-M performance in runners? Sato K, Mokha M. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association, 2009, May.;23(1):1533-4287.

21. Sleep better.

Runners tend to adapt to set sleeping routines in order to keep performance high. Even better: Running encourages higher quality sleep, which translates into better zzzs all night long. The sportsman readjustment after transcontinental flight: a study on marathon runners. Montaruli A, Roveda E, Calogiuri G. The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 2011, Jan.;49(4):0022-4707.

22. Do it year-round.

You can rack up the miles no matter what the weatherman says (just dress appropriately!). Temperatures still not just right? Jazz up the ol' treadmill run to get the same health benefits indoors.

23. Jam out to speed up.

Pop in headphones when running to increase speed and get a little energy boost. We won't even judge your playlist.

24. Check off those goals

Studies suggest people who set and meet (or exceed) long-term fitness goals (like signing up for a half-marathon!) are more committed and satisfied with their exercise routines than those who trudge along aimlessly. Dose relations between goal setting, theory-based correlates of goal setting and increases in physical activity during a workplace trial. Dishman RK, Vandenberg RJ, Motl RW. Health education research, 2009, Aug.;25(4):1465-3648. Who doesn't feel good about crossing items off their bucket list?

25. Show your heart some loving.

People who run for just an hour a week can reduce their risk of heart disease by almost half compared to nonrunners. Exercise type and intensity in relation to coronary heart disease in men. Tanasescu M, Leitzmann MF, Rimm EB. JAMA, 2002, Nov.;288(16):0098-7484. Reductions in incident coronary heart disease risk above guideline physical activity levels in men. Williams PT. Atherosclerosis, 2009, Sep.;209(2):1879-1484. And for those already hitting the recommended physical activity guidelines (that's 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week), an extra spurt of exercise can lower your risk of heart disease even more. (Just be mindful not to overdo it and cause more damage than good.)

26. Run stress away.

Ready to pull your hair out? Instead of tuning in to a brainless reality TV marathon, try running an actual marathon. Not only does running boost the brain's serotonin levels, regular exercise might actually remodel the brain, making it calmer and more stress resistant. The calm mouse: an animal model of stress reduction. Gurfein BT, Stamm AW, Bacchetti P. Molecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.), 2012, May.;18():1528-3658.

27. Be one with nature.

Want to feel the grass tickle your toes? Try minimalist sneakers or nothing at all. Just be sure to ease into this type of running to avoid injuries.

28. Increase stamina.

Running regularly will improve stamina, making workouts more enjoyable and productive. And let's not forget that lasting longer isn't restricted to the track-it's useful in, uh, other areas as well.

29. Get there faster.

Instead of a leisurely evening stroll, try a jog around the neighborhood instead. It'll burn more calories in the same amount of time.

30. Sound like a pro.

Get in the know with our list of running lingo. Ready, set, run!

Originally published April 2014. Updated October 2016.
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In addition to the Classical and Baroque styles that brought the violin to worldwide fame, there are many modern pop and rock songs that highlight the capabilities of this beloved instrument. Here, we've listed a handful of the best violin songs that showcase the true versatility of the violin. You're bound to find at least one violin song you'll love on this list!

The 5 Best Violin Songs

Violin Song #1 - Bach's Chaconne

It wouldn't be a true compilation of the best violin songs if we didn't include Bach. The fifth movement of Bach's Partita No. 2 in D minor for unaccompanied violin is one of the best violin songs of all time.

This particular video features Nathan Milstein performing the violin song. Milstein is an accomplished violinist, and he does the piece great justice. While not played at an incredibly high tempo, it does allow a violinist to show his or her prowess completely.

Violin Song #2 - Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto

Another phenomenal violin song, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto includes both beautiful and haunting moments. It also features fast paced and technical sections that require rigorous practice.

At more than 25 minutes in length, depending on the particular conductor and soloist, the piece allows the violin player to expand musical horizons as long as he or she wishes.

Violin Song #3 - Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending"

In a bit more contemporary-classical vein, Ralph Vaughan Williams composed "The Lark Ascending" after being inspired by a George Meredith poem. This violin song is gorgeous when accompanied by a piano or full concert orchestra.

As the title suggests, it is a light and airy piece, composed to actually transcribe into the sounds of a lark.
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Violin Song #4 - Kansas' "Point of Know Return"

When the rock group Kansas formed, Robby Steinhardt was an integral member of the band. He didn't play guitar or drums, nor was he a lead vocalist. Rather, he was a talented violin player who was able to give the band its signature sound that set them apart from other rock groups of the time.

In the song "Point of Know Return," Robby's talents are on display throughout, including a bridge and solo section that bring the violin to the forefront.

Violin Song #5 - Lindsey Stirling's "Crystallize"

While Lindsey Stirling hasn't been performing internationally for long, she has quickly become the face of dubstep violin playing. The marriage of a centuries-old instrument and modern computer-generated music tickles the eardrums in a unique way.

The attention to detail in Stirling's recordings is quite evident, blending new techniques with classical standards. If dubstep is a musical genre you enjoy outside of violin playing, be sure to check out all of her violin songs.

This list of the best violin songs is by no means comprehensive. Use the list for inspiration when you're practicing or learning to play the violin. The more you immerse yourself in the wide variety of violin music that's out there, the more you'll continue to be motivated to improve your own skills.

If you have a favorite violin song that you feel should be acknowledged, let us know in the comments section below!

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