HOMEWORK WITHOUT TEARS

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Summary: An excellent guide for parents that is very practical.
Review: As a teacher and parent of three, I found Homework Without Tears to be an excellent book on the subject. The problems most often encountered with children on this topic ("forgetting", not doing their best, refusing to do assignments, etc. are each dealt with individually in a systematic way. The book is very clear in stating the importance of homework in learning responsibility, and that parents must stand firm no matter the age of their children. Consequences are also discussed. Includes helpful charts/checklists.

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Summary: Excellent advise!
Review: This book is worth its weight in gold! I was struggling to get my 8 year-old son to do his homework, and then I found help in this book. It's quick and easy to read, and full of useful suggestions and positive plans to teach your child healthy homework habits. The authors teach that praise and assertive communication are effective tools to motivate your child. They also stress the importance of communication with your child's teacher. Because of the authors' advise, my son now has a dedicated homework area (a desk in his room), and a mandatory homework routine (homework is finished before any TV or video games). The results are that he gets his homework done on time, and with good quality, or he loses privileges for things he enjoys. And guess what? It works. I highly recommend this book for any parent who's tired of the nightly homework battle.

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Summary: Tearful parent
Review: This book was informational, but stuff I'd pretty much tried. However, it is a good book (I sold it to a friend) great for the 2nd or 3rd grade parent that is getting is first taste of frustration.

Rating:
Summary: Tearful parent
Review: This book was informational, but stuff I'd pretty much tried. However, it is a good book (I sold it to a friend) great for the 2nd or 3rd grade parent that is getting is first taste of frustration.