Homework and Studying Article Archive

Practical tips on how to help your child get his homework done and end power struggles over studying and homework time.

• When Motivation Levels Differ: Motivating Your Kids Without Comparing ThemIn many families, one child is self-motivated and directed while the other is not. How should parents help the unmotivated child without drawing comparisons to the independent, self-starting sibling?
• Less Homework StressTake the whine out of homework time with these expert tips.
• For Students, Parents, and Families, There Are 26 Top Apps for ThatWhether it’s keeping track of school assignments, remembering your kids’ allowances, or avoiding doubles on the grocery list, new software applications abound.
• Homework: How Much Should You Help?Strategies to make homework time easier for both you and your child, including when—and how—to lend a hand.
• Boys and Girls Learn DifferentlyWhen it comes to academics, they don’t tend to approach things the same way.
• A Homework System for ADHD StudentsConsistent routines provide the homework help children with ADHD and learning disabilities need.
• End Homework HasslesIf homework time is always a headache, these strategies will make life easier for your child—and you.
• Help Middle Schoolers Manage Their HomeworkMiddle school students have a lot of homework assignments to keep track of. Here’s how to help your child stay on top of that work without a fight.
• Help Your Child Reduce Test StressIt’s normal for kids to worry about tests, but worrying too much can be bad for kids and their grades. Here’s how to tell if your child has text anxiety and what you can do about it.
• Homework: Why It MattersHomework can be a hassle, but it’s not just busywork. Here’s what you should know about your child’s homework and how to take the “ugh!” out of study time.
• Understanding Grades and GradingHow you react to grades can affect your child’s success in school. It’s important to know what they represent—and what they don’t.
• Ask Your Child To Be Your "Reference Librarian"Here’s a great way to teach your kids how to look for information.
• Students Avoid Last-Minute Panic With a Written PlanThe end of the school year is approaching, and that means end-of-the- year projects.
• Determining Style Can Help Your Child Study BetterWe all have ways in which we learn best.
• Study Plans Help Students Study Smarter, Not LongerYour child might think students who get top grades study long and hard.
• Show Your Child How to Use Her Entire Body to LearnFor many children, especially kinesthetic learners, it’s hard to sit still and learn anything.
• Homework Styles for How Your Child Learns BestAs a parent, you know many things that make your child unique—including how he learns best.
• Avoid Homework Power StrugglesWithout some perspective, homework can become a daily battle between parent and child.
• Daily Homework Rituals Reduce HasslesHomework rituals help children regroup and prepare for their study sessions.
• Everyday Ways To Make Homework MeaningfulEvery time kids sit down to do their homework, they ask the same question: “Why do I have to learn this, anyway?

Helping With Homework

• Less Homework StressTake the whine out of homework time with these expert tips.
• Homework: Why It MattersHomework can be a hassle, but it’s not just busywork. Here’s what you should know about your child’s homework and how to take the “ugh!” out of study time.
• Don’t Allow Your Child to Make Excuses for Missing HomeworkKids make lots of excuses for not doing homework.
• You Don’t Have to Know All The Answers to Help Your TeenBy middle school, you probably won’t know all the answers to your kids’ homework questions.
• How Can You Help When You Don’t Know the Subject?Not knowing the subject a child is studying shouldn’t keep parents from lending a helping hand.
• Chewing Gum Can Help Some Teens Read at a Faster PaceSome students don’t complete their homework because they read too slowly.
• Help Your Child Do Homework IndependentlyBy middle school, children should be able to do most of their homework on their own.
• Help Your Child Make the Most of Library AssignmentsMiddle and high school teachers expect students to know how to use the library.
• Helping Teens With Homework Is Great . . . But Don't Overdo ItParent involvement in homework is great.
• Improve Teens’ Writing By Being a Coach, Not a CriticWhen your child asks you to read over a writing assignment, do you immediately look for errors?

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