http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/951557/tips-for-creating-the-perfect-homework-space An organized workspace at your office lends itself to effectiveness and productivity. The same goes for your kids' homework space. And though your children can sprawl out on their beds to do homework, it's much more beneficial and organized to create a proper space. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/951557/tips-for-creating-the-perfect-homework-space Parenting Super Moms Guide Kori Ellis Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977829/secondhand-media-exposure-on-kids Secondhand media exposure — such as a TV playing in the background — can be detrimental to your children's homework as well as their development. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977829/secondhand-media-exposure-on-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Guest Author Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974071/help-your-child-complete-homework-independently Helping kids with homework is like spotting for a weightlifter at the gym. As the spotter, a parent's job is to encourage the lifter to complete as many repetitions as possible independently and intervene only when necessary. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974071/help-your-child-complete-homework-independently Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Guest Author Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974003/what-mom-duties-would-you-outsource Rebecca Eckler, a writer and mother from Canada, recently admitted she hired someone to teach her child to ride a bike. We decided to ask moms what mommy duties they'd outsource if they could. From potty training to bath time, what would you hire someone to do for you? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974003/what-mom-duties-would-you-outsource Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812054/tracking-your-child-s-grades-online The internet has brought so much to our lives since it boomed in the mid-90s. Who could now live without a certain online bookseller, online travel booking and, indeed, this fabulous site? But sometimes, I think, the 'net takes us too far. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812054/tracking-your-child-s-grades-online Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Jen Klein Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811287/creating-a-homework-nook Now that school is in full swing, the homework is coming regularly and en masse. As your kids get into the grind, here's how to create the perfect homework space to help them study hard. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811287/creating-a-homework-nook Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Sarah W. Caron Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968769/are-your-kids-homework-trapped When does homework become too much? According to clinical psychologist Dr. Kenneth Goldberg, roughly 10 percent to 25 percent of students in school today are homework-trapped — homework dominates their lives. “Kids are homework-trapped when interventions do more harm than good and the end result is not homework-compliance, but acting out and losing interest in school,” he says. Read Dr. Goldberg's advice on relieving homework stress below. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968769/are-your-kids-homework-trapped Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Julie Weingarden Dubin Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:57:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968123/create-a-homework-corner-for-your-kids Even if your child’s bedroom is large enough for a desk, having an area specifically for homework is often a better choice for optimum productivity and learning. Whether it's a corner in the living room or a space in the kitchen, we show you why it's important to have a designated homework area and how to create one in your home. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968123/create-a-homework-corner-for-your-kids Living School & Education Studying & Making the Grade Jessica Padykula Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963190/sneak-in-homework-this-summer Homework is the last thing kids want to do during summer break. Discover how to sneak in lessons that focus on reading, motor skills, math and science. If you play it right, your kids will never know they’re learning. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963190/sneak-in-homework-this-summer Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Maria Mora Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961331/getting-your-child-to-focus-during-homework If you have a wiggly child, you know how hard it is to keep him focused on the task at hand, especially when it comes to homework. If you’re tired of asking him to sit still, here’s an idea: Stop! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961331/getting-your-child-to-focus-during-homework Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Tiernan McKay Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956423/kids-and-homework Parents have an odd relationship with homework. We like to see our kids learning, hashing out answers and exploring possible outcomes, but we also want them to shine in the classroom. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956423/kids-and-homework Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Tiernan McKay Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950989/kids-and-homework Most kids today are given tremendous amounts of homework at younger and younger ages. So, how young is too young for your kids to get homework, how much is too much, and what should you do if you feel they’re overwhelmed? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950989/kids-and-homework Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Nichole Beaudry Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:44:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/836587/monday-mom-challenge-prepare-now-for-the-coming-school-year Ah, the lazy days of summer. Lounging by the pool, soaking up the sun -- and definitely not worrying about schedules, homework and bedtimes. Before you know it, unfortunately, the start of the next school will be here. Even amid the slower summer pace, doing at least a little preparation for the coming school year can ease the transition for all of you -- and help you enjoy what is left of summer. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/836587/monday-mom-challenge-prepare-now-for-the-coming-school-year Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Monday Mom Challenge Jen Klein Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815782/the-best-times-and-places-to-study-1 Unless you’re a natural bookworm, sitting down to study –- then trying to remember all you’ve read -– can be hard. Make the process easier by following some of these handy tips on where and when to carve out your studying time. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815782/the-best-times-and-places-to-study-1 Living School & Education Studying & Making the Grade Sarah Kelsey Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815758/getting-organized-1 Your child’s success in school depends upon many factors, but don’t forget a crucial one: An organized study space that is conducive to your child’s learning style. It's the key to optimizing her study time. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815758/getting-organized-1 Living School & Education Studying & Making the Grade Laura Willard Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815748/10-ways-to-make-homework-time-less-stressful-1 Homework is part of life -- and so are the parent-kid struggles that come with it. Here, expert moms chime in with tips to make homework time less stressful. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815748/10-ways-to-make-homework-time-less-stressful-1 Living School & Education Studying & Making the Grade Mary Fetzer Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815739/teachers-speak-the-best-ways-to-help-kids-with-their-homework-1 Your child is struggling with her math problems once again. What do you do? Offer a small bit of direction and let her do it on her own, even if she does it incorrectly? Or sit with her and walk her through each step? For the most part, teachers agree that there's a right way and a wrong way to help with homework. Here's what they have to say. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815739/teachers-speak-the-best-ways-to-help-kids-with-their-homework-1 Living School & Education Studying & Making the Grade Suzi Milovanovic Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:38:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815650/online-study-quizzes-1 Studying can be a major drag, especially for an elementary student who would much rather be practicing PE than phonics. Use these easy, 10-question online quizzes to reinforce grade-level appropriate skills and make study time a bit more fun. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815650/online-study-quizzes-1 Living School & Education Studying & Making the Grade SheKnows Editors Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813156/helping-older-children-with-homework It's a classic scene: a mom or dad sitting down next to a child, helping the child understand homework. Almost always, however, the child is around 10 or 11 years old or younger. That's because, at some point, it's no longer so easy to help your child with homework. Whether it's math that you don't remember, or an essay you can't write for them, at some point helping your child with homework is less about direct interaction than it is providing a framework and using available resources. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813156/helping-older-children-with-homework Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Teen School & Education Jen Klein