We moms might have different parenting methods or a different take on issues related to our kids but there are some things which are always common. One of those things is – Getting our kids do their school homework.
I have different experiences with both my kids. On one hand, elder one is independent and mostly does her work herself. On the other hand, my younger one is fine until and unless you ask her to do something. It’s not that she will not do her work, but she will do it whenever she wants to. Now that becomes a problem.
I am very happy with their school curriculum and the teaching methodology. The way they teach makes kids pretty independent when it comes to studies and homework. As a mom, I don’t have to rack my brains or teach them separately as their concepts are very clear from the class itself.
Now with the younger one, the problem is to make her sit to do it as she leaves it till last minute and then start her homework. So until and unless she starts her work, my crazy/shouting mom avatar comes out as she really tests my patience sometimes.
Make your child independent as its going to help them in the long run #Parenting Click To TweetHomework should be stress-free for both mom and kids. I am sharing some tips with you from my experience and hope they help you too.
- Fix a time- Make sure to fix a specific time to do their homework. This way they also know what to expect at a particular time. Try to set a routine and your child might take some time to adjust to it but slowly will understand and follow the routine.
- No Distractions- Switch off the TV, keep all the gadgets away and create a calm environment. Make sure there are no distractions around and he/she has all the necessary stuff for the homework. Otherwise, they keep on getting up for something or the other.
- Tired or Hungry? – Check if your child is tired or hungry before starting the homework. I have observed with my girls that they get so tired by the end of a school day that they are not able to finish their pending work. So, I make it a point that they finish their homework within one hour of coming back from school. They start after they had their snacks and are little relaxed.
- Calm mommy- Try to be calm and positive with your kids when they are doing their work. Encourage them and appreciate them for small things. Appreciation is the key and helps a child to gain confidence.
- Ok to help- It is perfectly OK to help your child if they get stuck somewhere and need your assistance. Especially in primary classes, a child needs parents help. Remember my mantra- Guide them but not help them. There is a difference between both. Helping doesn’t mean you are going to do their homework for them. Explain them and encourage them to do it but do not do it yourself.
Apart from all these points, a good study location is also a good idea. Find a good study area for your child with good lighting and fresh air. Believe me, that makes a difference.
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September 4, 2017 at 3:18 pm
As always super tips from super mommy..I miss our group and the creative exchanges.
September 4, 2017 at 8:48 pm
Thanks a lot Shweta. I also miss it. It was a nice group. 🙂
September 4, 2017 at 4:14 pm
I have similar thoughts as a teacher and I am sure your daughter’s teachers must be very happy with them and their mom too 🙂
September 4, 2017 at 8:49 pm
Thanks a lot Anubhuti 🙂
September 4, 2017 at 6:35 pm
These Homework tips are really amazing and trust me they work. I always ask my daughter to do Homework and then play so she does not become hungry or tierd .
September 4, 2017 at 8:31 pm
very nice.
Thanks for sharing with us.
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September 4, 2017 at 8:49 pm
Thanks
September 4, 2017 at 10:26 pm
A calm mommy goes a long way! Truly!
We need to fix a time so Arth they know ithsidk get over in the limited frame of time! Good tips!
September 5, 2017 at 8:00 am
Thanks Zainab
September 5, 2017 at 12:28 am
Your views are appreciative. Thanks for the reminders.
September 5, 2017 at 8:00 am
Thanks for reading.
September 5, 2017 at 1:27 pm
These are some really nice and doable tips. I too think that once they get back home from school and have had their lunch is the best time to do the homework. By day end, both parents and the kids want some relaxation. Will keep all of these in mind.
September 5, 2017 at 3:13 pm
Thanks a lot Anupriya. Glad you liked it.
September 5, 2017 at 2:26 pm
These are useful tips for getting the child to do the homework. The struggle in my house is that I ask D to finish his homework within the next one and a half hours after he comes back from school and his wants to do after it gets dark as If darkness has got a relation with homework 😀
September 5, 2017 at 4:02 pm
Haha..he is cute. Thanks Anamika
September 5, 2017 at 3:39 pm
True that! I follow a similar routine. Getting it done early and not waiting for the deadline is always helpful for both
September 5, 2017 at 4:03 pm
Thanks Neha
September 5, 2017 at 4:13 pm
A calm mommy is a real task at times 😉 rest everything is manageable.
Such a handy list of super tips Deepa, will try to adopt few next time I sit with her & her HOMEWORK 😉
September 5, 2017 at 4:20 pm
Oh Yes..Most of the time we are also not in the mood but we have to try to be a calm mom to get homework done. Thanks Dipika. 🙂
September 5, 2017 at 5:05 pm
We haven’t reached the homework stage , but I am surely book marking this when Zu grows up! And I need to be more more calm! Thanks for this one Deepa
September 5, 2017 at 6:15 pm
Thanks Udita 🙂
September 5, 2017 at 6:07 pm
Lovely post, I am going to save this link in my notepad, it will be really helpful for me in future.
September 5, 2017 at 6:15 pm
Thanks Neha
September 5, 2017 at 11:42 pm
My daughter also sometimes make excuses for doing her school home work. And I sometimes scolds on her for this. Your tips are very useful for making proper schedule for her study time and rest time.
September 5, 2017 at 11:57 pm
What an awesome post. We really need to ensure that we do it when they are ready. Sometimes these small little tips cover as a saviour.
September 6, 2017 at 1:07 am
Wonderful Tips shared. Am sure this is going to help many mums in sorting the evening homework routine of their kids.
September 6, 2017 at 7:34 am
Excellent ideas Deepa! My kids can get distracted by the TV in the next room also when studying! It’s like they are looking for reasons to get distracted. Setting up a good place to study is also really important, especially for older kids.
September 6, 2017 at 4:30 pm
Thank you..Glad you liked them.
September 6, 2017 at 7:46 am
As a child, I was the independent one while my sister needed help with her homework. I completely agree with your tips. The top most requirement for me when I needed help was a calm adult.
September 6, 2017 at 4:30 pm
Thank you Nikita
September 6, 2017 at 10:35 am
Thank you for sharing these tips Deepa. They are going to be implemented at my house very soon.
September 6, 2017 at 4:31 pm
Thanks Shipra
September 8, 2017 at 7:39 pm
Nice tips Deepa, I am not sure how I’ll be managing it in some years time.
September 9, 2017 at 12:58 am
Thanks Tina
September 10, 2017 at 11:05 am
Hey Deepa I love your no nonsense approach. And I love the way you use examples of both your girls to develop two different strategies to handle things….
September 10, 2017 at 5:52 pm
Thanks a lot for your kind words. Glad you liked it.
September 11, 2017 at 7:06 am
Nice Tips.. these will help me with my 4 year old
September 11, 2017 at 10:03 pm
Calm mommy and no distractions are golden rules indeed .Loved your well thought out tips.
September 11, 2017 at 11:29 pm
Thanks Amrita
September 12, 2017 at 3:01 pm
These tips for homework is really useful and they really works for me. I also follow many of the above tips with my daughter. And she also does her home work with happy mind and never made any excuse.
September 13, 2017 at 11:03 am
Thanks Minakshi
September 13, 2017 at 7:51 pm
I wont be surprised if this blog post gets maximum views on your blog…in fact any post that offers to make home work stress free will be hit with Mommies like me. I think I am going to try these tips. They look promising.
September 13, 2017 at 9:45 pm
Haha..Thanks Deepali. Glad you liked it.
September 18, 2017 at 6:25 pm
Being calm and appreciation are the most important factor to get your kids work done and yes it’s not a child’s play kids are so smart
September 18, 2017 at 11:03 pm
Thanks Bushra
September 22, 2017 at 10:09 pm
these are great tips . specially the good light and fresh air.