Are you struggling with your child's homework? Try these tips to alleviate your homework stress!
Set your cell phone or buy a small alarm clock with a ten minute timer and a snooze button. This serves two purposes. Ten minutes is more manageable than doing 20 math problems or reading an entire chapter! The alarm will pull your child back on task if he or she daydreams, too! Reset it if necessary.
Teach children about self-talk."I'll do this for another ten minutes then I'll take a break."
Show an interest in your child's work. Rather than reading a concept to your child hoping they will understand it, ask your child to try their best to explain the concept to you. Ask open ended questions like "Who is that?" "What is that paragraph about?"" Is this true or false? Why?" "Why did that happen?" This practice brings them back to the task and enhances critical thinking skills.
Create a supportive patient place that fosters curiosity. Assigned homework reinforces skills learned. Remember the Seven Touch Rule. One has to hear, see, or do something seven times before one learns it. So practice, practice, practice.
Good luck with your homework and I hope you let me know if you experienced any success with the tips.
