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Behavior
Solutions for Homework Hassles
How to get work done and restore household harmony
By Amy Beal, Parenting
The homework guide that will help your child do better in school and make nightly assignments a breeze for the whole family - Parenting.com
Fed up with homework overload, some kids and parents are joining the 'less-homework revolution'. You might be surprised at the outcome. - Parenting.com
 Ah,
homework, that tense nightly standoff between parents and kids. Sound familiar?
No worries: A simple plan can help everyone get their work done and restore
household harmony, says Dee Shepherd-Look, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at California State University,
Northridge. Here's how:
Make a date. Schedule a "learning time" for the whole family, quiet
time you can spend paying bills or reading while your kids do their work. This
not only shows them that learning is something everyone does, but doing it at
the same time each night also establishes a routine and helps them figure out
how to pace themselves. A timer can help motivate everyone to stay focused.
Be consistent. Base
the nightly session on how long your oldest child is supposed to spend on
homework, according to her teacher. For example, if your 11-year-old has about
one and a half hours of work, then that's how long learning time will last. If
a younger sibling finishes earlier, you can excuse her to play quietly until
everyone is done.
Set the scene. Have
kids do homework in a family spaceat the dining room table or the kitchen
counterso at least one parent is present. But think of yourself as a
consultant, someone who's there only to help with any questions or confusion,
not to provide answers.
Allow for overtime. If your oldest finishes early, she can use the
extra time to read, draw, or get a jump on upcoming projects. But if time's up
and she's not done, the rest of the family can do as they like while she
finishes. This way, she won't feel that she's holding everyone up but knows she still has to complete her assignment. It may even help her be more
efficientshe'll want to go play, too!
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