Taking the Stress Out of Homework

Taking the Stress Out of Homework
Author: Abby Freireich
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0593084551

"As a mother of three, this book's practical road map for helping our kids learn independently is invaluable. This should be a must-read for all parents." --Jenna Bush Hager Drawing on extensive experience as classroom teachers and the directors of their highly regarded tutoring business, Abby and Brian address a range of common frustrations caused by homework. They answer the most pressing questions on every parent's mind: How much should I get involved, what does constructive help look like, and how can I help my child work independently? Taking the Stress out of Homework breaks down for parents exactly when and how to offer homework support. Whether your child's stress point is executive functioning--the ability to plan or organize--or a subject-specific struggle in math, reading, writing, or standardized test-preparation, Abby and Brian use real-life stories to provide individualized, actionable advice. At the center of Abby and Brian's philosophy is encouraging students to break free of the "let's get to the answer already so that we can be done with the assignment" mindset; they focus instead on a process-oriented approach that fosters engagement and self-sufficiency both in and out of school. Filled with expert tips about how to build executive functioning and content skills, Abby and Brian share stress-reducing best practices so homework not only supports what kids are learning, but also helps build confidence and skills that last a lifetime.

I Left My Homework in the Hamptons

I Left My Homework in the Hamptons
Author: Blythe Grossberg
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2021-08-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0369703154

A captivating memoir about tutoring for Manhattan’s elite, revealing how a life of extreme wealth both helps and harms the children of the one percent. Ben orders daily room service while living in a five-star hotel. Olivia collects luxury brand sneakers worn by celebrities. Dakota jets off to Rome when she needs to avoid drama at school. Welcome to the inner circle of New York’s richest families, where academia is an obsession, wealth does nothing to soothe status anxiety and parents will try just about anything to gain a competitive edge in the college admissions rat race. When Blythe Grossberg first started as a tutor and learning specialist, she had no idea what awaited her inside the high-end apartments of Fifth Avenue. Children are expected to be as efficient and driven as CEOs, starting their days with 5:00 a.m. squash practice and ending them with late-night tutoring sessions. Meanwhile, their powerful parents will do anything to secure one of the precious few spots at the Ivy Leagues, whatever the cost to them or their kids. Through stories of the children she tutors that are both funny and shocking, Grossberg shows us the privileged world of America’s wealthiest families and the systems in place that help them stay on top.

Homework Made Simple

Homework Made Simple
Author: Ann K. Dolin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2010
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780971460980

Provides homework tips, tools, and solutions for parents and their children customized by the child's homework profile: the disorganized, the rusher, the procrastinator, the avoider, the inattentive, and the easily frustrated.

Homework

Homework
Author: Neil McNerney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2011-11-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780983990000

Offers strategies for helping children with their homework that involves getting parents to balance their involvement, overcome their fixed parenting styles, adopt a positive leadership role, and figure out their child's approach as a student.

Fun-Filled Parenting

Fun-Filled Parenting
Author: Silvana Clark
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2010-05-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441224742

Today's busy families often race from one activity to the next with meals, homework, chores, and discipline somehow fitting between the cracks. For families wanting to inject some fun back into their daily routines, Silvana Clark comes to the rescue. Although she can't promise parents a good night's sleep or extra hours in the day, she can give them all the tools they need to help foster a feeling of family fun and togetherness based on solid biblical teaching. Parents will welcome Clark's humorous stories of family life, as well as practical suggestions on discipline, bedtime, and homework. Fun-Filled Parenting takes the stress out of parenting by offering a myriad of ideas for spending time with children in a positive, fun way. This amazing book is for all parents who want to see their children develop into self-confident, positive adults with a strong sense of their spiritual roots.

It's Your Kid, Not a Gerbil

It's Your Kid, Not a Gerbil
Author: Kevin Leman
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2011-10-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1604828129

Do you sometimes feel like a gerbil running on a wheel inside a cage as you scurry from place to place, chauffeuring your children from one endless activity to another? What if, for one moment, you could just step off of the wheel . . . and relax? How would you feel then? And what if that single moment could stretch into an hour, or even a whole day? It’s Your Kid, Not a Gerbil will provide practical solutions and helpful insight to get off the activity wheel so that you can put your time and energies where they really count: in establishing strong character and a love for home and family that will serve your kids well for a lifetime.

Writing Is Magic, Or Is It? Using Mentor Texts to Develop the Writer's Craft

Writing Is Magic, Or Is It? Using Mentor Texts to Develop the Writer's Craft
Author: Mary McMackin
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1425814824

Students must study what accomplished authors have written and practice the styles, approaches, or methods they employ in order to become proficient writers. The practical, standards-based book dives deeply into the genres of poetry, narrative fiction, narrative nonfiction, informative/explanatory, and opinion/argument. Using close reading of mentor texts, analysis of specific writing strategies in those texts, and the application of those strategies in the student's own writing, students will be equipped for any type of writing.

The Practitioner Guide to Skills Training for Struggling Kids

The Practitioner Guide to Skills Training for Struggling Kids
Author: Michael L. Bloomquist
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2012-10-25
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1462507360

Addressing frequently encountered emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties, this essential guide shows how to help parents implement proven skills-building strategies with their kids (ages 5-17). The author draws on over 25 years of research and clinical practice to provide a flexible program for individual families or parent groups. The focus is on teaching kids the skills they need to get their development back on track and teaching parents to cope with and manage challenging behavior. Featuring vignettes and troubleshooting tips, the Practitioner Guide is packed with ideas for engaging clients and tailoring the interventions. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, it contains more than 60 reproducible handouts and forms. The related book Skills Training for Struggling Kids, an invaluable client recommendation, guides parents to implement the strategies and includes all of the handouts and forms they need. Note: The original Skills Training for Children with Behavior Problems was designed for practitioners and parents to use together. It has now been split into two volumes that serve each audience better with tailored information, more detailed instructions, and resources.

Stressed Out in School?

Stressed Out in School?
Author: Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780766030695

"Examines the stress and academic pressure students of all ages encounter, including early education, homework, standardized tests, college applications, peer pressure, and alternative learning styles"--Provided by publisher.