165656 1010 Parenting & Family Parenting true Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:07:03 -0700 /system/videos/1/56/56/16/165656.flv ",kid", DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, health, nutrition How To Help Your Kids With Their Homework http://www.howcast.com/videos/165656-How-To-Help-Your-Kids-With-Their-Homework http://www.howcast.com/videos/165656-How-To-Help-Your-Kids-With-Their-Homework/edit approved 174 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217477"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217477" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 5 theprohouse http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 499 false false false 63858 1 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/25.jpg Help them prioritize Help your child finish special projects in a timely manner by encouraging him to outline the assignment and break it down into manageable parts.

]]> 63851 2 42 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/42.jpg Quiz them Familiarize yourself with your child’s subjects so you can design pop quizzes for him, as well as reinforce the material on car rides and while running errands. Make flash cards and run through them. Research has shown that frequent tests lead to better grades.

]]> 63852 3 57 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/57.jpg 63850 4 69 Tip If you’re a bit rusty on the topic yourself, check out online tutoring sites that will help you brush up on what you’ve forgotten.

]]> 63847 5 78 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/78.jpg Dole out praise Be generous with praise when your child works hard to tackle a difficult subject. If the only time you talk about homework is when he’s doing something wrong, you won’t provide the encouragement he needs to do things well.

]]> 63857 6 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/88.jpg Limit the video games Confiscate his game console during the school week. One study found that adolescents who play video games spend 30% less time reading and 34% less time doing homework than kids who don’t.

]]> 63854 7 98 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/98.jpg Be nearby Be nearby when your child is doing his homework so you can monitor his progress and answer questions. For example, set up his homework area in the kitchen, so you can oversee his work while preparing dinner.

]]> 63848 8 112 Tip Monitoring homework does not mean doing it. If you correct all your child’s mistakes, your child won’t learn and his teacher will have no idea when he needs help.

]]> 63846 9 120 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/120.jpg Speak to the teacher If your child consistently has trouble getting his homework done, arrange a meeting with his teacher to get input on why he’s having trouble and what can be done to resolve the problem.

]]> 63853 10 128 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/128.jpg Investigate after-school programs Investigate after-school homework programs. Some libraries—both school and public—have homework centers where children can do their work and get one-on-one assistance.

]]> 63856 11 142 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/142.jpg 63849 12 152 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165656/152.jpg Dole out praise Be generous with praise when your child works hard to tackle a difficult subject. If the only time you talk about homework is when he’s doing something wrong, you won’t provide the encouragement he needs to do things well.

]]> 63855 13 163 Fact Seventy-four percent of parents polled in a survey said they did not feel capable of helping their children with their homework.

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