Here are some ways to make homework time easier for you and your child:

•Have a regular place for your child to do homework – a desk or table in a quiet room.
•Set a regular time for homework. You may want to make a rule, “No television until homework is finished.”
•Set aside ample time for homework and help your child plan how she’ll use her time.
•Be available to answer questions and offer assistance, but never do the homework for her.
•To help alleviate fatigue, have your child close the books for 10 minutes every hour and go do something else.
•If your child is struggling with a particular subject, and you aren’t able to help, a tutor can be a good solution. Discuss it with the teacher first.
•Have your child do the most difficult homework first. Save “easy” subjects for last.
•Praise your child’s good work. Your interest will encourage good work.

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