Help With Homework

When you were young did you lie about homework? I certainly did. I'm not always sure why I lied to my parents about homework, but thinking back after all of these years it occurs to me that one reason for... Continue reading "Why Kids Lie about Homework (and How to Handle It)"

With the argument about homework overload floating around more and more parents are starting to question if kids actually need homework. Experts feel that homework is the best thing for your child to use to review the concepts that they... Continue reading "Do Kids Need Homework?"

Everybody is under the assumption that when it comes to handing out homework and deciding how much homework your child should get, it is up to the teachers. They know what is best in regards to homework, right? However, you... Continue reading "Do Teachers Know Best re: Homework?"

Homework overload, if it is only on occasion, is not usually a problem because you can just take it in stride. Where homework overload starts to become a problem is if it happens every night because your children are burned... Continue reading "Getting Homework Done Without A Fight"

One thing that almost every expert agrees on is that your student should be getting homework that reviews and reinforces the concepts that they learned in class that day. Experts also believe that homework should be something that instills a... Continue reading "What Kind of Homework Your Student Gets"

According to a study that was done at the University of Michigan over the past twenty-five years, the number of homework assignments has increased by 51%. This translates into an extra twelve hours a week of homework, no wonder why... Continue reading "Dealing with Homework Overload"

Trying to answer the question about how much homework is too much is a tough one. The reason for this is that everybody has his or her own opinions on what should be enough homework and what is too little.... Continue reading "Homework Overload: How Much is Too Much?"

In 1901, the state of California passed a law that abolished homework for elementary school students. In addition, for several decades after this doctors supported political groups that were against homework. However, now things have changed. In today's society both... Continue reading "How Homework Overload Affects Students"

Many parents tend to think that their children are overloaded with homework, which is the biggest cause of stressing children out and not giving them a chance to be normal kids. However, according to two studies done, homework overload is... Continue reading "Is Homework Overload A Myth?"

Most likely, your child has suffered from homework overload at one point or another in their school career. Regardless of how you feel about homework in general, dealing with homework overload is never fun. Here are some tips that you... Continue reading "Tips for Dealing with Homework"

The further you get in school the more difficult it will be not only to understand the subject matter but also to be able to handle the increased demands of different teachers, exams and projects. Now add to this increased... Continue reading "Tips For Staying On Top of Homework, Friends And Fun"

Checklist for Helping Your Child With Homework... Continue reading "Checklist for Helping Your Child With Homework"

Federal Sources of Assistance If Your Child Has a Learning Disability... Continue reading "Federal Sources of Assistance - Learning Disabilities"

The following publications provide more information about how to help your child with homework.... Continue reading "Homework Help Resources"

Homework problems often can be avoided when families and caregivers value, monitor and guide their children's work on assignments. Sometimes, however, helping in these ways is not enough. If you have problems, here are some suggestions for how to deal... Continue reading "How to Help: Talk with Teachers to Resolve Problems"

The basic rule is, "Don't do the assignments yourself." It's not your homework—it's your child's. "I've had kids hand in homework that's in their parents' handwriting," one eighth-grade teacher complains. Doing assignments for your child won't help him understand and... Continue reading "How to Help: Provide Guidance"

Children are more likely to complete homework successfully when parents monitor their assignments. How closely you need to monitor your child depends upon her age, how independent she is and how well she does in school. Whatever the age of... Continue reading "How to Help: Monitor Assignments"

Be Interested and Interesting Make time to take your child to the library to check out materials needed for homework (and for enjoyment) and read with your child as often as you can.... Continue reading "Be Interested and Interesting"

Set a Good Example Show your child that the skills he is learning are an important part of the things he will do as an adult.... Continue reading "Set a Good Example"

Provide Supplies and Identify Resources Have available pencils, pens, erasers, writing paper and a dictionary. Other supplies that might be helpful include a stapler, paper clips, maps, a calculator, a pencil sharpener, tape, glue, paste, scissors, a ruler, a calculator,... Continue reading "Provide Supplies and Identify Resources"

Pick a Place Your child's homework area doesn't have to be fancy. A desk in the bedroom is nice, but for many children, the kitchen table or a corner of the living room works just fine. The area should have... Continue reading "Pick a Place and Remove Distractions"

Having a regular time to do homework helps children to finish assignments. The best schedule is one that works for your child and your family. What works well in one household may not work in another. Of course, a good... Continue reading "Set a Regular Time for Homework"

How to Help: Show That You Think Education and Homework Are Important... Continue reading "How to Help with Homework"

The right amount of homework depends on the age and skills of the child.... Continue reading "Basics - What's the Right Amount of Homework?"

Homework helps your child do better in school when the assignments are meaningful, are completed successfully and are returned to her with constructive comments from the teacher.... Continue reading "Basics - Does Homework Help Children Learn?"

Before discussing ways that you can help your child with homework, it is important to discuss why teachers assign homework and how it benefits your child.... Continue reading "Basics - Why Do Teachers Assign Homework?"

Homework is an opportunity for children to learn and for families to be involved in their children's education. However, helping children with homework isn't always easy. At parent-teacher meetings and in conferences with parents, teachers often hear questions such as:... Continue reading "Homework: A Concern for the Whole Family"

Research shows clearly that children are more likely to succeed in learning when their families actively support them. When family members read with their children, talk with their teachers, participate in school or other learning activities and help them with... Continue reading "Introduction to Homework Help"