St. Johns County schools are back in session. Teens that have been swimming, surfing, enjoying the beach, traveling or simply sleeping in over the summer are now faced with studies, homework and deadlines.
After a long first week of school at Alice B. Landrum Middle School in Ponte Vedra Beach, 14-year-old Blake says, "It's OK, but I think I want summer back."
Blake and many other students are trying to get back into the routine of early rising and homework blues; however it doesn't have to be the blues, you can turn it around.
What can you do as a parent to help them overcome this hump?
8 Ways Parents Can Help With Homework:
1. Offer encouragement. Give your child praise for efforts and for completing assignments.
2. Be available. Encourage your child to do the work independently, but be available for assistance.
3. Maintain a schedule. Establish a set time to do homework each day. You may want to use a calendar to keep track of assignments and due dates.
4. Designate space. Provide a space for homework, stocked with necessary supplies, such as pencils, pens, paper, dictionaries, a computer, and other reference materials.
5. Provide discipline. Help your child focus on homework by removing distractions, such as television, radio, telephone, and interruptions from siblings and friends.
6. Be a role model. Consider doing some of your work, such as paying bills or writing letters, during your child's homework time.
7. Be supportive. Talk to your child about difficulties with homework. Be willing to talk to your child's teacher to resolve problems in a positive manner.
8. Involvement. Familiarize yourself with the teacher's homework policy. Make sure that you and your child understand the teacher's expectations. At the beginning of the year, you may want to ask your child's teacher these questions: What kinds of assignments will you give? How often do you give homework? How much time are the students expected to spend on them? What type of involvement do you expect from parents?
Sources: Chicago Public Schools, Connect with Kids
Be an educated parent; your teens will have a better school year!
Comments
Getting children to enjoy school and complete their homeowork are some of the challenges that many parents face. This parenting advice provides great tips on how to solve these problems. I think the point on parents being involved in their child's homework, and knowing what kinds of assignments need to be completed and when their tests are is important. This support that you give your child will help in reducing the stress that he/she may feel during test times and when they have tasks due.
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