With the beginning of the school year comes the beginning of the evening homework routine. Most parents and students grit their teeth and bear it, but some are taking a stand. "Homework goes against ...

Many of the tips in a new series of information sheets for black parents could be applicable to any student, anywhere, encouraging parents to read to their kids, celebrate successes, and reinforce a ...

Back-to-school time is just around the corner. Hey, just sayin’! The Oxford Learning folks sent me some interesting survey stats about students and homework anxiety. For example, did you know that one ...

HOW can I get my nine-year-old daughter to settle down and do some homework. Q. HOW can I get my nine-year-old daughter to settle down and do some homework. It is a constant battle - all she wants to ...

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 ...

Homework is a bummer, almost everyone agrees, but most parents shoulder the burden without even thinking. We sit our kids down at the kitchen table and "supervise" as they writhe and moan, gnaw at ...

When I was in second grade, I used to get excited when I had homework; it meant I wasn't a little kid anymore, and I had real work to do. But my second grader comes home every day with homework in ...

“I can’t do this! I can’t do anything! This is stupid! I’m stupid. Everything is stupid, I quit!” Yikes. We’ve all witnessed these moments of utter frustration when kids feel daunted by an assignment, ...