Does homework time turn into a war zone at your house? If so, you're not alone. About 60 percent of students need assistance in at least one subject regularly. But according to the National Center for ...

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 meltdowns are one of the most common struggles parents face during the school years but the good news is that there are strategies that parents can use at home to make homework smoother, ...

When it comes to bedtimes and homework, pediatrician Dr. Felicia Workeneh said a student’s success might boil down to one thing: a set routine. But that routine should start long before school begins.

Homework can be challenging for all children, but for students with autism, it can be challenging. It is common for children with autism to have difficulties with executive functioning abilities, ...

As a parent, it’s tough to see your child struggle with homework, and, of course, you feel the need to help. However, helping your child too much can make them dependent on you, so it’s important to ...

Harris Cooper, professor of psychology at Duke, reviewed more than 60 studies regarding the amount of time a child might do homework to achieve the optimal results. In a paper, published in 2006, he ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Bob Wilmott is chief of pediatrics at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. "Homework" is a pretty unpopular word. Few ...

Transitioning from summer fun to a structured school year requires specific organizational systems. A dedicated drop zone at the entrance keeps backpacks and shoes from taking over the house. Command ...