They’re home, they’re fed, the telly’s off and now it’s the Homework Horror Hour! A recent survey carried out by the Government’s “Get On” Campaign reveals that 7 in 10 parents are wary of helping their children with their homework and are finding it increasingly difficult to understand and lend a hand in their children’s […]
Minimising homework and study battles with your attention deficit disorder (ADD /ADHD) child & helping them succeed in homework is often about separating out the tasks into 20 minute chunks and reinforcing their positive behaviour with specific praise. Below are some hints, tips and techniques to get you started. When? Plan homework for a set […]
In this jam packed episode we have put together a compilation of all the best bits of the last 6 months of The Sue Atkins Show covering the age old problems of smacking, doing homework, pocket money, helping mums and dads support their teenager’s mental health, tips to prevent & support your child if they […]
There’s an alarming study out by The Literacy Trust showing a drop in the number of fathers encouraging their children to read 🙁 The study by the National Literacy Trust shows one in three dads give no reading encouragement to their children to read at all – a 30 per cent increase over the past […]
Today I’m delighted to have Naimish Gohil a full time Teacher, Entrepreneur, Educator and Founder at Show My Homework – A Platform for Tracking & Monitoring Homework. http://www.showmyhomework.co.uk “A couple of days ago, I was on the train heading home and it was about 5.15pm when I over heard a mother talking to her […]
I love exploring Twitter as you know and today I came across an app to help organise your kids homework ! With myHomework kids can easily know what’s due and when so they will never forget a homework assignment again ! Well that’s the idea anyway ! 🙂 The free app includes: – Track your […]
I have been coaching a group of lovely parents this week after the school drop off and one of the “hot topics” this week was HOMEWORK ! So in this episode of my Parenting Expert Podcast, I discuss practical and simple ways to get homework done quickly, easily and pain free! So grab a […]
