Hassle-Free Homework: A Six-Week Plan for Parents and Children to Take the Pain Out of Homework

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Finally, here is a comprehensive, down-to-earth plan to turn homework from drudgery into a genuine learning experience for both parent and child, and make even the most resistant child interested-even enthusiastic-about their schoolwork. Friendly and full of anecdotes from the authors' own child development practice, Hassle-Free Homework includes- The Six Week Plan- A guide to developing learning skills, including organization, motivation, memory, and concentration. Homework Hotspots- Concrete tips for helping children with specific subjects, like math, science, spelling, and other problems areas. Homework Helpers- Show how physical activity, music, visual arts, and the home computer can be homework motivators, and list recommended educational computer programs and books. "Through well-constructed and constructive approaches, the Clarks show that homework can represent an opportunity rather than a burden."-Howard Gardner, Harvard University, Graduate School of Education