Tips for Ending Homework Hassels!

After a long summer vacation it is hard to get children back into the routines of school.  Listed below are some time-tested tips for helping your child with homework:

• Help only as long as there is no frustration or anger. When homework becomes associated with negative emotions, it is no surprise that children start to view learning as a negative.
• Help only as long as your child is working harder than you are.  Say, "I'll be happy to help you as long as you're working harder than I am."
• Avoid sitting with your child when they are about to "get it".  Say to your child,  "part of my job as your Mom/Dad is to help you see that you can learn without me.  So, there will be times when i let you work by yourself."