Taking a few key steps can help ensure that your child develops good homework habits.

• Plan a regular time for homework.

• Turn off the TV during this time.

• Provide a quiet, well-organized place to study.

• Be sure your child reads and understands the directions for the assignment.

• Be available to answer questions and give support.

• When your child is confused, contact the teacher right away.

• Don’t schedule too many after-school activities.

• Check to see that your child’s work is complete and reasonably neat.

• Set clear limits on TV and telephone time.

• Teach time management. Have your child estimate how long an assignment will take. Then see how long it really is.
  

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