It’s easy to get frustrated with your child when you’re trying to help her with homework especially if the assignment is tough. There is a simple way to avoid meltdowns and misunderstandings between the two of you.
Follow these “Homework ABCs”:
A - Accept her for who he or she is.
B - Believe in him or her.
C - Communicate clearly with him or her.
This approach won’t make homework more fun, but it may keep it from becoming a headache!
Source: J.S. Schumm, Ph.D., How to Help Your Child with Homework: The Complete Guide to Encouraging Good Study Habits and Ending the Homework Wars, Free Spirit Publishing.