As a parent, helping your child with homework can be a challenging and frustrating task.

With busy
schedules and limited knowledge on certain subjects, it can be difficult to provide the necessary
support for your child's academic success. However, with these helpful hints, you can make
homework time a more positive and productive experience for both you and your child.

1. Establish a routine
Creating a consistent homework routine can help your child stay organized and focused. Set a
specific time and place for homework, and make sure your child has all the necessary materials
before starting. This will help eliminate any last-minute scrambling and reduce distractions.

2. Provide a quiet and comfortable workspace

Distractions can hinder your child's ability to concentrate on their homework. Make sure their
workspace is free from noise and other distractions such as TV or toys. Additionally, ensure their
workspace is comfortable and well-lit to promote a positive learning environment.

3. Encourage breaks
It's important for your child to take breaks while doing homework to avoid burnout and maintain
focus. Encourage short breaks every 20-30 minutes, where your child can stretch, get a snack, or
simply take a mental break. This will help them recharge and stay motivated.

4. Be patient and supportive

Homework can be frustrating for both parents and children, but it's important to remain patient and
supportive. Avoid getting frustrated or angry if your child is struggling with a particular assignment.
Instead, offer words of encouragement and provide assistance when needed.

5. Communicate with your child's teacher

If you notice your child consistently struggling with homework, it may be beneficial to communicate
with their teacher. They can provide insight into your child's academic progress and offer suggestions
for improvement.

6. Consider seeking outside help

If you find yourself unable to provide the necessary support for your child's homework, don't
hesitate to seek outside help. Websites like ⇒ StudyHub.vip ⇔ offer professional homework
assistance for students of all ages and can help alleviate the stress and frustration of homework for
both parents and children.

With these helpful hints, homework time can become a more positive and productive experience for
both you and your child. Remember to stay patient, supportive, and communicate with your child's
teacher if needed. And if you need extra help, don't hesitate to seek assistance from reputable
sources like ⇒ StudyHub.vip ⇔.
Let me know in the comments below, and I’ll do my best to help you come up with a solution that
works for you and your child. I met with his teacher and explained that I was no longer going to be
doing this. (Thinker has an excellent teacher.) She was very supportive of this and I explained that it
was important that the stated consequences for non completion of homework would be enacted if it
came to this. If you want to check the entire series, click here. By communicating with your child,
you are also building a lasting and trusting relationship with them. You have a fabulous opportunity
right now to be an incredibly strong influence on your children, because you might be the only
influence on them for a while. We should not do the assignment for them, no matter how much they
struggle, but show them ways of how to best get it done. You can find me at FamilyVolley.com. On
Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter. I really bristled at this at first because I have always believed that
parents are ultimately responsible for their child’s education and thus should help them learn if
needed. A reliable classmate to call when necessary is also helpful. Before undertaking any course of
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Safari or Mozilla Firefox. Your kids will be groggy in the morning, and you’ll be busy readying them
for departure, so have her make a habit of putting it in the bag right away. When school’s in session,
I keep it clutter-free. To let him fail but to quickly be there with natural consequences so that he
learns from his mistake and chooses responsibility in the future. For an optimal experience, please
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that way, the teacher can highlight items specifically related to each child. The publication of this
information does not constitute the practice of medicine or psychology, and this information does
not replace the advice of your physician or mental health care provider. This is very important as it
teaches children that they can lean on people for help and that it is acceptable to do so. The soothing
music often helps children focus and provides enough background noise for those that do not like
complete silence. 9. Write notes to the teacher on the homework sheet if you have questions or
comments on a particular portion. It was a big hit! The girls feel much better prepared. Your child’s
teacher may also have some great suggestions for resources in case a problem arises again in the
future. That means teachers need to be giving real consequences for late or missing work. This
resource comes with the parent information letter as well as the template to write the letter to you. I
give you a snapshot of the letter I send home as an example. That’s okay. You’re not in 9th grade
anymore, your child is. Homework without Tears by Lee Canter How to Help Your Child with
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However, the traditional techniques and strategies for providing homework help don’t work for
everyone. Parents get to choose 4 nights to use the homework passes. If we tell our children that 4:30
every day is homework time but let them off the hook three days a week because they want to play
with the neighbors, we have just sent the message that we are not really that serious. Maybe watching
a little TV or going outside is all they need to feel more relaxed. We also need to cook and eat dinner
and get a bath done, so literally she does not have a free moment until the last half hour before bed.
Make it clear that this time is mandatory, even when your kids don’t have something due the next
day. You can edit the textboxes and add more of your own. They might enjoy looking at a map or
photographs of a place while learning about its culture. If you sense that your children are spending
too much time on homework, it could be that they are getting distracted or more likely that they
don’t understand the subject. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT’s
content guidelines. The problem I see, however, is a lot of parents DON’T want us to do that. It
remains on the internet as a resource for families. Monica earned a M.Ed. in Counseling from the
University of New Hampshire and a BA in Psychology from the University of Vermont. There are
resources there for a vast array of interests, and they’re suitable for most age levels. Report this
resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT’s content guidelines. Either way, if your child is
struggling in a particular area, tutors can be a great help to reinforce what the teachers covers in class
and help him get ready for tests and quizzes. I had a teacher tell me that they are being told that kids
are supposed to have 1 hour of homework per grade, so my 4th grader is supposed to have 4 HOURS
of homework a night a cording to that scale, and most nights he has at least 2-3 hours. These
cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. To check their planner to make sure
they had their homework done. You never know what new hobbies you might pick up. I’ve tried it in
two different web browsers and both show the same outcome. Their caregivers are the best people to
give you insights about their children's personalities and hearts. These tips are a small contribution to
help parents stay connected and engaged with their kids' education. My son is still in Kindergarten,
so homework yet, but I’m sure there will be soon enough. Some children prefer a break after school;
others want homework finished right away before they relax. So what do you do about that when it
is out of our hands and according to the teachers it’s out of their hands, it’s part of the common core
curriculum. A known rule of thumb indicates that a child should have 10 minutes of homework for
each grade (10 min.for Grade 1, 20 min. for Grade 2, 30 min. You’re usually pretty exhausted at the
end of day, right. He (quite rightly!) was resenting my “nagging” and since I handed over full
responsibility he has had no problems handing his homework in and I don’t have to nag. Much of her
classwork is at a level higher than I can currently work on with her.
Some of the ideas really ring true, but others I’m not as sure about. The problem I see, however, is a
lot of parents DON’T want us to do that. After a long summer, I do long to get our family in a daily
routine, but I will miss the freedom to sleep in, have family movie nights in the middle of the week,
and play in the pool after dinner. A good rule of thumb is 10 minutes of homework for each grade
your child is in. I hope you can find something here that inspires you and gives you great ideas to use
with your family. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR,
Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”. If you
don’t teach them that it’s their responsibility now, It never will be. For the next three weeks, we’ll be
discussing the most common issues, homework troubles and organization challenges facing parents
and students and sharing unique solutions. There are affiliate links in this article which means, at no
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resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT’s content guidelines. These poor kids are so
busy with the school work that they find it hard to concentrate at night and get to sleep. Your child’s
teacher wants her to succeed but might not be able to tell your child is struggling with a particular
topic before a quiz or test. If there are any problems with concentration, talk to your child about the
best ways to focus on the task better. I think this is completely OK if the parents help, not if they do
it, though. Neither Parenting Today, LLC nor Dr. Myers nor any of the editors, columnists or authors
take responsibility for any possible consequences from any action taken which results from reading
or following the information contained in this information. After logging in you can close it and
return to this page. Maybe it’s time for us all to get on the same page about what’s really best for the
kids. You can block some websites and apps for a short period of time, but first, it is best to discuss it
with your kid. We don’t want to contribute to child anxiety, no sir. BUT do utilize it- there is an
incredible array of information and new ideas to present to your kids available for free. They are
great candidates for listening to a chapter book on audio while following along. She has been
helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love
being a parent. Do you need more laughter and less loudness, more self-love and less self-loathing,
more joy and less judgement. Make it clear that this time is mandatory, even when your kids don’t
have something due the next day. Not every classroom setting and teacher can help the child
blossom into what way works best for them. Kids love bugs and kids love crafts involving bugs and
insects. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling,
meaningful story or video. Parents get to choose 4 nights to use the homework passes. Parents can
write as little or as much as they want and have the freedom to share what they feel is important for
you as the teacher to know about their child.
Not every classroom setting and teacher can help the child blossom into what way works best for
them. I used to tell parents to help their kids as much as possible. We don’t want to contribute to
child anxiety, no sir. Also, give ten-minute breaks where your kids can do what that they want to do.
4. Use props. Some kids are “visual learners,” meaning that they learn faster by reading, seeing
images, or objects. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine or
psychology, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or mental health care
provider. It was created by Melbourne based mum to five, Nicole Avery who loves spreadsheets,
routines and running. Our videos are, step by step, and easy to follow with art teacher Ashley
Krieger and kids. We need to set appropriate expectations, consequences, and make sure we have a
homework environment that is conducive for our children. He is in 2nd grade and I feel like they
need the extra one in one to learn the basic foundations of learning. We also need to be consistent
with the consequences. School is the child’s responsibility, so let it be their responsibility. Simply
staple the pages together, or punch holes and use brads to secure the book. You’re usually pretty
exhausted at the end of day, right. The problem I see, however, is a lot of parents DON’T want us to
do that. If there is nothing specific for your child to do, they can work on a skill where they are a
little weak, study for an upcoming test, or get ahead on their work. This one step alone will make
your child feel as though they are getting somewhere. There are resources there for a vast array of
interests, and they’re suitable for most age levels. Let me know in the comments below, and I’ll do
my best to help you come up with a solution that works for you and your child. These cookies will
be stored in your browser only with your consent. They might enjoy looking at a map or photographs
of a place while learning about its culture. If there are too many assignments, you can use the
assistance of a solver who will be able to complete any assignment in a short period of time. Planning
With Kids started in January 2009 and the last blog post was published in December 2024. And
maybe it’s time we found some better solutions. Other times he sincerely doesn’t understand and
truly needs homework help. So what do you do about that when it is out of our hands and according
to the teachers it’s out of their hands, it’s part of the common core curriculum. BUT do utilize it-
there is an incredible array of information and new ideas to present to your kids available for free.
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know that involved, interested parents are definitely a positive force in education.
If you want to help your children then offering to help them with their homework is a good start.
Things come up and sometimes homework doesn't get done. If homework assignments are not
accessible online, an assignment notebook is a must. About The Author Monica Foley, M.Ed. With
twenty years of career expertise working with children and families in the fields of school
counseling, parent support coaching and most recently, non-profit based counseling and case
management, Monica Foley offers a mandate to improve the lives of children and families around the
world. You can be sure that any homework will be done much quicker with the help of such
specialists. This way, you will see how your kid is going and will know about things that require
improvement. The question in my mind is not whether parents should ever help their children with
homework, but WHEN they should help their children. The soothing music often helps children
focus and provides enough background noise for those that do not like complete silence. 9. Write
notes to the teacher on the homework sheet if you have questions or comments on a particular
portion. Once you have adjusted to getting up early and the new bedtimes, assess your homework
routine to see if any changes are necessary. We should not do the assignment for them, no matter how
much they struggle, but show them ways of how to best get it done. I give you a snapshot of the
letter I send home as an example. Homework centers are great for those who need some motivation
and encouragement. Spend your time at home or go out together as a family instead of spending too
much time on homework. Take the time to explain in simple words that we are practicing social
distancing to protect the people we love and to help the doctors and nurses to be able to give their
best to every person who might get sick. I used to tell parents to help their kids as much as possible.
As your child finishes an assignment it can be crossed off the list. They are the ones who know the
child the best and the ones that the child trusts the most. If you contact ehelp through the live chat or
helpline, you will receive all the answers to math equations and essays that your kid had to do. We
have set guidelines around this though, for example he cannot expect that I can help when I am in
the middle of cooking dinner, so he needs to plan when he would like my assistance. We know its
importance because we have age and wisdom under our belt. Ali Shaqour Objective type test
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ahmedabbas1121 Role of teaching in assessment. Our children don’t need to sit in front of
homework all.night.long. In fact, more is not necessarily better. We also need to be consistent with
the consequences. The extra one on one help at home gives him a different way of Learning. The
teacher will be glad to break down the most important things for you. Kiddos wake up and our daily
routine begins-snuggles, breakfast, getting dressed, teeth brushed, etc. If your child is a visual
learner, it might help him to see the word spelled out before spelling it himself. There are affiliate
links in this article which means, at no additional cost to you, we could receive compensation for our
recommendations. If your child finishes homework before the timer rings have them read. The
teacher has already shone these children how to do all of their homework.
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Homework 1. This is very important as it teaches children that they can lean on people for help and
that it is acceptable to do so. A good rule of thumb is 10 minutes of homework for each grade your
child is in. Because I do think that the status quo isn’t really working that well. The kids washing
their hair and bodies rinses off any germs and putting on clean clothes removes another germ-filled
element. (I am a germo-phob, in case you couldn’t tell). The publication of this information does not
constitute the practice of medicine or psychology, and this information does not replace the advice
of your physician or mental health care provider. During homework-hour you may experience a
battle of the strongest wills, tired parents trying to wrap their tired minds around common core math,
exhausted and over-stimulated kids longing for downtime. At home, it is parents who take on the
responsibility of helping their children with assignments. They are great candidates for listening to a
chapter book on audio while following along. Never miss a creative idea that she shares by
connecting with her here, or read more of her posts. So if your child seems to be a slower learner
then try to find ways to help them learn in a different manner. I also share information about your
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other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their
services. Your kids will be groggy in the morning, and you’ll be busy readying them for departure, so
have her make a habit of putting it in the bag right away. And encourage your child’s responsibility
so that she uses this resource sparingly and does the same for her friends if they need it. I personally
wish schools would focus more on actual subject matter and less on technology. Others get distracted
by things inside the house and don’t pay attention to what their parents are saying. Location should
be clutter free and distraction free. At first for some reason, this seemed to make it more necessary
that they all had to go in to his room and tell him stuff, but we have all gotten used to the idea now.
About The Author Monica Foley, M.Ed. With twenty years of career expertise working with children
and families in the fields of school counseling, parent support coaching and most recently, non-profit
based counseling and case management, Monica Foley offers a mandate to improve the lives of
children and families around the world. Many parents ask themselves: “What can help me support
my children?”. If they hear these types of remarks constantly then they will lose the effort to try
harder. You might say, “What do you think we could Google to find what you’re looking for?” In
doing this, you’re teaching your child how to solve her own problems in the future. If your kid
doesn’t understand how to do homework, you can talk to the teacher about it who will be able to
explain to you how it should be done. If there is, it is totally normal. 50% of parents fight with their
kids every night over homework. Because of this frustration, it was easier to just not do it rather than
spend even more time trying to work through it or ask for help. Once they are feeling refreshed they
will be more open to suggestions about you helping them with their homework. When kids try to
rope the parents in to figuring it out for them, he recommends they say something like “I’m sure you
can handle it” and walk away. I really bristled at this at first because I have always believed that
parents are ultimately responsible for their child’s education and thus should help them learn if
needed. From parties and hangovers to midterms and studying, we’ve got you covered. We set a
time limit (generous though as to not to squash his enthusiasm) to make sure that he was still having
time to go outside and play.