Homework is a divisive old topic – it feels like every year there’s a debate that kicks off over whether kids should have to do it or not. The reality is, if your child’s school sets homework, they ...
I’m going to share a POV that might be unpopular: I refuse to get involved with my kids’ homework assignments. I barely remember to ask them if they’ve done their homework, let alone spend any amount ...
Homework was probably first assigned the first time a teacher was frustrated that students weren’t learning enough—and that's probably when civilization began. Since then, legions of kids have pleaded ...
Rule 1: Establish routines in your home and family life: Children who are expected to start their homework at a given time (right after school, before dinner or after dinner), have a dedicated, quiet ...
Fidgeting fifth-grader? Distracted teen? We get it. Homework time can be a drag. But it doesn't have to be. KETV's Waverle Monroe sat down with two psychologists to learn expert strategies to keep ...
Image Credit: Shutterstock/Natali Kuzina. Finding a comfortable space for kids to do homework can sometimes be a challenge for parents. One common question that arises is whether it’s detrimental for ...
A mom who admitted, “I do my children’s homework” says her sanity isn’t worth the after-school battles. “They have already spent seven hours worrying about school — we’re just trying to enjoy our ...
You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Despite my best efforts to avoid over-scheduling my family, our weekday calendars are full. My ...
As the new school year begins, it's time for me, once again, to make my perennial case against parental involvement in homework. First, it is significant to note that as recently as 40 years ago, ...
Chelsea was in 10th grade the first time I told her directly to stop doing her homework and get some sleep. I had been working with her since she was in middle school, treating her anxiety disorder.
Parents want their kids to be successful. Sometimes, parents are a bit too obsessed with this idea, though, and they try to take matters into their own hands. That’s what happened to one mom who was ...