After a long school day spent completing worksheets, staying seated, and managing assignments, your child predictably and understandably revolts at the mention of homework. (Hello, cognitive overload and academic anxiety.)How can you support your child so they feel less pressure?
Follow these tried-and-true best practices to prevent homework mutiny.Your child needs time to decompress after school. Provide a healthy snack.
Encourage them to participate in a sport or in another afternoon activity. If the weather and your schedule permit, take a walk together to clear your heads in the fresh air.Ask your child where they’d like to do their homework — on the kitchen table, in their bedroom, on the floor?
Sit with them in their chosen location and help them begin their homework by reviewing their assignments and checking the week’s upcoming deadlines.[Get This Download: Smart Homework Strategies]Have your child estimate how long it will take them to complete each task.
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