The Homework Blog

Jan 5, Reading! Reading! Reading!

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:05:10 GMT

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

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:34:55 GMT

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

Dec 27, Homework Calendar

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:44:45 GMT

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

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

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:23:46 GMT

The New Year Is the Perfect Time to Test Your Children

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

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:44:16 GMT

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, Homework War

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:36:30 GMT

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

Dec 19, Ask Angela!

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:30:40 GMT

Have a homework question? Ask Angela!

Dec 19, Too Much Holiday Homework?

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:42:53 GMT

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, "Yeah, but in other countries..."

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:07:37 GMT

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, Homework Jokes

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:02:35 GMT

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

Dec 15, The Family Homework RELIEF! Newsletter

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:00:20 GMT

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, Homework is a problem...

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:13:11 GMT

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, Guest Blog Post- Homework Sandwiches

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:13:29 GMT

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, Homework Advice for Parents About School, Projects, Homework and More!

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:16:20 GMT

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

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

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:21:33 GMT

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

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

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:34:54 GMT

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

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

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:09:43 GMT

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

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

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:52:00 GMT

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

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

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:24:46 GMT

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

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

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:04:15 GMT

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

Dec 11, Rule #4: Bring Lunches and Homework to School When Your Kids Forget

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:40:20 GMT

Rule #4: Bring Lunches and Homework to School When Your Kids Forget

Dec 11, Rule #3: Make Sure Your Kids Are Late to School

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:39:48 GMT

Rule #3: Make Sure Your Kids Are Late to School

Dec 11, Rule #2: Make Certain That Your Kids Skip Breakfast Every Day

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:20:25 GMT

Rule #2: Make certain that your kids skip breakfast every day!

Dec 11, Rule #1: Make Sure Your Kids Stay Up Too Late

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:01:06 GMT

Rule #1: Make Sure Your Kids Stay Up Too Late!

Dec 10, Homework Organization

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:27:18 GMT

Homework Organization is possible for students! Share these proven tips with your child and watch as their homework is completed and turned in faster and easier than ever before!

Dec 9, Kindergarten Homework

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:21:51 GMT

Homework starts early these days. Is kindergarten homework even a good idea?

Dec 9, Site map

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:02:30 GMT

Use this site map to find all of the articles on Family Homework Answers!

Dec 8, Guest Blog Post- Don't Give Up On Math

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:13:49 GMT

Please check out my guest blog post on a great math tutoring site, Click and Climb. If you are a parent struggling to help your children with math (aren't we all?), you will love this site!

Dec 8, Reading Homework Is the Best Homework

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:12:42 GMT

Reading homework the best homework! Find out how to get your children happily reading every night!

Dec 2, Homework Break

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:56:05 GMT

Should you give your child a homework break? How long should it be?

Nov 30, Homework-free vacation!

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:08:14 GMT

You all know how I feel about vacation/ holiday homework and projects (I detest them!) Well, it looks like I am not the only one... Congrats to the lucky students- and their relieved parents- in Palo Alto, CA.

Nov 30, My Site Build It! Business & Why I Love It

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:50:39 GMT

Have you ever dreamed of running your own business? I love my Site Build It! business!

Nov 28, Homework News

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:34:35 GMT

Want to know the latest Homework News? Check out the Homework Blog!

Nov 28, Homework Meltdown

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:15:20 GMT

Not another homework meltdown? Had enough tears, crying and fighting? Let's stop these homework meltdowns!

Nov 23, Won't Turn In Homework

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:43:11 GMT

Have a child that wont turn in homework? Understand why this happens- and what you can do about it.

Nov 23, Homework and Backpacks

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:35:00 GMT

What's up with homework and backpacks? It seems like homework goes in but never come out!

Nov 21, You Gotta Love Technology

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:39:01 GMT

Did you ever tell a teacher that the dog ate your homework? Well, times have changed, and students these days are much more high tech...

Nov 15, Homework Articles

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:23:50 GMT

The latest homework articles written by Angela Norton Tyler to print and share!

Nov 13, Homework Routine

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:48:42 GMT

Establish a homework routine for your child, your family and your sanity!

Nov 9, Vacation Homework

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:17:52 GMT

What do you think about holiday and vacation homework? Is it a good idea- or do students and their families need a break?

Nov 6, Parent-Teacher Conference: Let's Talk About Homework

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:11:00 GMT

The parent-teacher conference is a great opportunity to discuss homework- and your Homework Philosophy- with the teacher.

Nov 5, Homework or Fearwork?

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:54:42 GMT

Please check out my guest blog post at StopHomework.com. Sara Bennett, through her book, site and speaking, inspires, motivates and informs parents about education and, particularly, homework. It was an honor to be featured on her blog!

Nov 4, The Homework Manifesto

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:48:12 GMT

The Homework Manifesto states what teachers and parents believe and are committed to doing about homework. Sign it!

Oct 29, What? You Mean A Real Vacation?

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:40:36 GMT

Finally, educators are willing to acknowledge that kids need a true break, not one with studying, reports, or those horrible, busy-work packets! And, for all of you that think having to do school work over vacation is "no big deal," I have one question: What would you do if your boss handed you a packet of work to do on YOUR vacation? You know I will be coming back to this topic in the near future, don't ya?

Oct 27, Interview with Sara Bennett

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:24:47 GMT

Rat Race Rebellion interviewed Sara Bennett. It was so good, I asked if I could make it a permanent page on this site!

Oct 26, Homework Hotlines

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:03:51 GMT

Homework Hotlines provide students with instant homework help- and give parents a break. Or, do they?

Oct 24, No 'Zapping' Allowed

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:19:21 GMT

I am always telling fed-up parents, "Write a letter to the teacher!" It is one of the best ways to not only make your feelings clear, but to make BIG things happen. Kerry Dickinson wrote a great letter in response to a new program at her child's middle school. This is what I'm talking about!

Oct 21, See, I'm Not the Only One Saying This Stuff!

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:22:15 GMT

Just this past weekend, I told a group of parents that we all must try NOT to say, "Hi, how was school? Got any homework?" as soon as we see our kids each afternoon. The author of this news article agrees with me (told you!) Check out my comments!

Oct 16, Why Homework Stinks

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:41:39 GMT

(Disclaimer: this post was written by my 3rd grade son, John. He felt that he had to say something on his mom's website about homework!) If I had a

Oct 15, After School Programs and Homework

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:51:53 GMT

Are after school programs a good place to do homework? It all depends...