Mom to Mom

Welcome to Mom to Mom. We’re going to give you some helpful tips on getting your kids homework done.
I’m here with Dr. Meenach, and we’re talking about homework. The dreaded homework’s back. What can parents do to help the kids establish a good routine?
Ashley Meenach: It’s definitely that time of year for homework. The most important thing I think you need to realize is every child is different. Some kids are great about coming home, doing their homework. They have a quick snack. They’re able to complete their homework. They’re done by dinner. They can have the whole evening to do what they want. Other children really need a break. They need to come home. They need to spend an hour or so to reenergize, have dinner with the family, and then start and do their homework so that it’s completed by the end of the night.
What’s important is to realize what your child needs and what kind of homework they have and how much time that they need so that it can be completed in the evening before bedtime and they can get the right amount of sleep.
What’s important is to have a good space for studying, so distraction-free, no cellphones, no TVs. They can really focus in on their homework. Communicate with the teacher. Make sure you know what they have that day that’s going to be due tomorrow or what’s going to be due at the end of the week. Communicate with your child. Make sure you ask them what they need to do. Some kids will forget, and then the end of the night, right before bed, it’s time to do their homework, so making sure all those things are in order will create academic success for your child.
Sarah Pannell: Perfect. Well, thank you so much. All right, moms. If you get any homework tips, go to the Mom to Mom Facebook page and let us know.