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It's already been a long day and homework is looming over you.
How do you make it a time of connection instead of a time of conflict? In this episode I answer a listener's questions about supporting her children with homework. Should a child be able to do homework independently or with the support of an adult? Should one or both parents have responsibility for homework? If a child does their homework at an after schools club, what is the role for parents? |
How much homework should kids be doing a day? When?
When should you stop if it's causing stress?
Kids bring home all their stresses from the day. They hold it all in all day and then often it tips out when they get home.
Adults bring their beliefs, worries, fears and anxieties about school work to the table too.
Everyone is tired after a long day.
The important thing to remember is that learning simply can’t happen when a child is feeling stressed.
Many experts agree that homework hasn’t been found to be helpful to learning at primary school age.
So to create the conditions for learning and getting homework done, the focus needs to be on connection - make it a time to connect.
Make sure your child has a rest first, is fed, has spent some time connecting with you before you launch into homework.
Playful approaches to homework can really help too.
Thanks for joining me. If you’re ready to get your kids listening so you don’t have to shout, and instead you can start enjoying being a parent, then get signed up to my next virtual Peaceful Parenting Masterclass.
When should you stop if it's causing stress?
Kids bring home all their stresses from the day. They hold it all in all day and then often it tips out when they get home.
Adults bring their beliefs, worries, fears and anxieties about school work to the table too.
Everyone is tired after a long day.
The important thing to remember is that learning simply can’t happen when a child is feeling stressed.
Many experts agree that homework hasn’t been found to be helpful to learning at primary school age.
So to create the conditions for learning and getting homework done, the focus needs to be on connection - make it a time to connect.
Make sure your child has a rest first, is fed, has spent some time connecting with you before you launch into homework.
Playful approaches to homework can really help too.
Thanks for joining me. If you’re ready to get your kids listening so you don’t have to shout, and instead you can start enjoying being a parent, then get signed up to my next virtual Peaceful Parenting Masterclass.