How Do I Help my Child with Homework?

“How do I help my child with homework effectively? He is 9 years old and I don’t have money for a tutor”

I don’t know if your son is having academic difficulties or if you just want general strategies to support him better. Ideally, we want children to do their homework independently and come to us for help if and when they have difficulties with a specific topic.

Here are some useful strategies:

• Create a designated homework space with all the materials needed

• Create a clear and consistent routine that establishes when homework should be completed

• Encourage organizational skills with the use of folders, flash cards…

• Praise his efforts not just results

• Foster independence

• Attend parent-teaching meetings and contact the school if you are ever worried about your son 

I hope this helps!

Ana

Dr Ana Aznar

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