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Jan 5, 2009, Reading! Reading! Reading!

I came across this great article on Slate about how parents can help their children become good readers. Reading is my absolute favorite subject to study and teach, and it is crucial for academic success. I spend A LOT of time telling parents that reading with their children is really the best way to spend their time and energy; it's nice when an expert agrees! Good advice and examples. Check it out!

Dec 30, 2008, Homework In Each Grade: What Kind and How Much?

What kind and how much homework should your child do in each grade?

Dec 27, 2008, Homework Calendar

The Homework Calendar helps parents and students decide what homework is really important each month!

Dec 27, 2008, The New Year Is the Perfect Time to Test Your Children

The New Year Is the Perfect Time to Test Your Children

Dec 23, 2008, My Son Won't Do His Homework!

My son is in the 5th grade and he is smart but won't do his homework unless I stand there and scream at him all night. I have taken everything away

Dec 21, 2008, Homework War

Everybody's fighting the Homework War. Can anybody possibly win?

Dec 19, 2008, Ask Angela!

Have a homework question? Ask Angela!

Dec 19, 2008, Too Much Holiday Homework?

Parents all over the country are angry about holiday homework. (You know how I feel about it!) Check out this Letter to the Editor of the Washington Post...

Dec 17, 2008, "Yeah, but in other countries..."

One of the arguments that pro-homework people often use for more homework is that American children NEED hours and hours of homework because other countries do a lot of homework and they are soooo much smarter than our kids. Research does support the effectiveness of excessive homework- nor our students' lack of smarts. Here is an article that underscores, once again, the fact that you can't believe everything "the experts" tell you. How about listening to a concerned and caring parent?

Dec 15, 2008, Homework Jokes

Homework jokes help students, parents and teachers laugh about homework (it's better than crying!)

Dec 15, 2008, The Family Homework RELIEF! Newsletter

Sign up for The Family Homework RELIEF! Newsletter to receive special homework information, tips, advice and offers on products, e books, courses and more!

Dec 13, 2008, Homework is a problem...

Homework has become a problem for my children. Instead of being able to visit his friends and help around the house, he has to first complete his

Dec 12, 2008, Guest Blog Post- Homework Sandwiches

You do know what homework sandwiches are, right? Check out my guest blog post about them at SchoolFamily.com. It's a great site, chock full of info for parents and teachers!

Dec 11, 2008, Homework Advice for Parents About School, Projects, Homework and More!

Honest homework advice from a fellow parent and concerned teacher about school, projects, homework and more!

Dec 11, 2008, Rule #10- No Exercise, Fun, or Free Time for Your Kids

Rule #10- No Exercise, Fun or Free Time for Your Kids

Dec 11, 2008, Rule #9: Your Child Is Not Reading At Grade Level

Rule #9: Your Child Is Not Reading At Grade Level

Dec 11, 2008, Rule #8: Accept Less Than Your Child's Best Effort

Rule #8: Accept Less Than Your Child's Best Effort

Dec 11, 2008, Rule #7: Do Not Be Friends With Your Child's Teacher

Rule#7: Do Not Be Friends With Your Child's Teacher

Dec 11, 2008, Rule #6: Take Your Kids Out of School A Lot

Rule #6: Take Your Kids Out of School A Lot

Dec 11, 2008, Rule #5: Make Sure You Do Your Kids' Homework and Projects

Rule #5: Make Sure You Do Your Kids' Homework and Projects