Now that school is back into full swing, the novelty of the new year is probably beginning to wear off. The initial ambition that your child exhibited in September may be waning and homework may have the appeal of sorting socks.
Here are five tips to help your child do homework without the battles:
1. Providing cool school supplies (pencils, erasers, folders, notepads, etc.) can motivate your child to get their work done by making the task a little less mundane. Materials kept nearby will prevent your child from becoming distracted while retrieving items they need. If your child does his homework at the table, put together a homework kit that contains the necessary items.
2. Try to have a regular time for homework. Knowing that they wont be able to play or watch TV at a certain time will be a little less disturbing than if you suddenly interrupt them while theyre in the middle of something they enjoy.
3. Let your child know you are available if they need help. Resist providing answers. Instead, show them the way to come to the correct answer.
4. Do your homework at the same time. Pay your bills, write your grocery lists, cut coupons, write letters or fill out all those permissions slips. By doing this, you are showing that homework is a part of life that everyone must do. Bonus: It can also be a silent bonding time.
5. When homework is complete, praise them for getting it done. Emphasize the fact that they can relax for the rest of the evening, knowing that theyve gotten their responsibilities out of the way.
Karen Bianchi is the mom of kids, a freelance writer and the editor/owner of http://www.AwesomeMomsNetwork.com To receive the free monthly Awesome Moms Network newsletter, send a blank email to subscribe@AwesomeMomsNetwork.com
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