Homework is an outdated concept, a relic from a time when schools valued compliance over curiosity. Children already give their best hours under the weight of bells and schedules, yet we demand their ...

Arguing, meltdowns and frustration can make parents dread homework just as much as — or more than — the kids do. But some local educators think homework is an important part of success in school, a ...

If you do an Internet search for “helping kids with homework,” you may see a host of results advising against it. Some research indicates parental help with homework can even be detrimental, as ...

Homework does not have to be a battleground filled with tears and tension. It can be made into a source of confidence, independence and meaningful learning. The most powerful homework help involves ...

It’s the time of year when the homework battles are in full swing. When trying to juggle an already busy schedule of school, work, extracurricular activities, parent-teacher conferences, assemblies ...

As a new school year approaches, I am noticing the dread of homework time again at our home. My son, who is still struggling to read, can be having a great day and when I just say the words “It's time ...

The joys of purchasing new school supplies and the excitement of beginning the new school year are upon us. Teachers, parents, and students are adjusting to the new school schedules. The buildings and ...

With school back in session, I am frequently asked what parents should be doing to ensure that homework gets done. Let me take on that assignment and provide a few tips. The most important thing ...