This week starts two weeks of final exams at my son’s high school. As a sophomore, he’s got three Regents exams -- algebra and trigonometry, chemistry and global studies -- as well as a Spanish ...

There’s a point in every study session where your phone becomes your enemy. You’re deep in your notes, and suddenly someone tags you in a meme. And just like that, you’ve lost twenty minutes, your ...

With the new iPad Air offering additional processing power and performance, it’s becoming a great fit for a number of homework tasks. My kids use the new device for anything from movie making to art ...

As a parent, it’s tough to see your child struggle with homework, and, of course, you feel the need to help. However, helping ...

In this technological world, I find that computers can serve as more of a burden to students than as an aid. The first thing that many teens do every day when they get home from school is log onto ...

As a student, you have probably found yourself in a situation where you want to avoid doing your homework. You may feel overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to do, or you may need to be in the ...

Homework battles can be transformed into positive learning experiences. Experts suggest creating a consistent, distraction-free environment and keeping sessions short. Parents should act as ...

Learning how to buckle down and do the work takes intentional action. Distractions, teen life, and life, in general, can make it difficult to keep up with a school workload. Experts in education ...

Ready or not, here it comes — homework! Regardless of their age, our children, teens, and young adults will need to get through their assignments. It’s a skill, actually, a strategic skill that ...

It’s 6 PM. Dinner’s half-cooked. Your child is slouched over a notebook, pencil idle, frustration bubbling. Sound familiar? Homework time often becomes the most stressful part of a family’s day. Kids ...