Archive for November 23rd, 2009

20 tips for homework helpers

Maintain two-way communication with your child.
Don’t just lecture. Listen and respond to what your child has to say. When you respond, don’t plead or argue. (Pleading puts your child in charge; arguing creates a no-win situation.) Instead, respond assertively and positively.
Don’t give your child a choice unless you mean it.
Instead of saying, “Would you like [...]