When you both have sat down to do the homework, start first by reviewing all the assignments for the day. Break them down per task and ask the child how long he can finish each. It is recommended that the difficult task be tackled first so that when the child's energy is waning towards the end, he won't find it too difficult to finish the easier tasks.
Make homework sessions short but more frequent. An example would be to have a set homework schedule for only thirty minutes but do it daily. Children have short attention spans and forcing them to sit down and work on their homework more than necessary will be counterproductive.
Your role in your child's homework is to provide assistance and guidance. Teach them how to arrive at the answers or help your child in brainstorming for solutions. Don't give in to the temptation of doing their homework or giving them the answers outright. This will indirectly teach your child that it is all right to cheat and that they can give up easily since you will be there to solve the problem for them. For children who really want to learn, it will also make them feel that they are not good enough since they were not able to complete the assignment on their own.
Children learn from your actions. So make sure to set an example even with homework. Do your "homework" at the same time they're doing theirs. When they have a reading homework, read a book. You can also fill out your planner for the next day's schedule or balance your checkbook.
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