Picture this: it's a typical school night, and you find yourself sitting at the kitchen table with your child, worksheets or textbooks sprawled out, and frustration brewing on both sides. They've got a mountain of homework to conquer, and the clock is ticking. But as you try to help them dive into the assignments, it becomes painfully clear that this tortuous nightly ritual is anything but productive. Stress levels rise, then resistance and conflict flare up between you. Quality family time—or even unstructured downtime—evaporates, all while the joy of learning slips away. You're left wondering, is this really how it’s supposed to be?
Well of course it’s not! So this week, Dr. Nanika Coor of Project Parenthood is talking about why the homework grind currently sucks and how it could potentially suck a whole lot less.
While homework is a widely accepted practice, and you’ve likely been socialized to believe it’s a normal and necessary part of school, its detrimental impact on children is an increasing concern. It's no secret that homework can foster a sense of dread and negativity for all involved, leaving your child with less time for play, increasing frustration with and negative feelings about school, and even turning you into a homework enforcer. This not only breeds bad feelings on all sides but also chips away at your kid’s innate love for learning. So to learn how you can tame the homework beast and help your child love learning again, listen to this episode or read a transcript here.
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