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Homework help for adults is available at the library It was the typical scenario: young daughter, battling with her math homework, asks mom for help. Confident mom smiles, sits herself down beside her daughter, reads the page in the math book... re-reads the page in the math book. Panic creeps into her brain: "I should know how to do this-- hey, I have a bachelor's degree in physics. I used to write whole pages of mathematical equations!" For a lot of parents, helping with homework can be a real challenge and source of anxiety. Our own schooling is usually in the somewhat distant past, and our children are taught through different methods than those we remember. But help can be as close as a quick visit to the Halton Hills Public Library where we understand that not only do books help with homework, but parents help with homework. Math is often a problem for parents, and sometimes reading a math book is not enough guidance to help with some of the more tricky concepts. DVDs can show both you and your children how some of these concepts work. For example the Einstein's Math Video Tutor series has a different DVD for every age group from age 3 to 12. They are fun to watch and can help give you and your children a little insight into all those tricky homework assignments. There are lots of strategies out there for helping children not only with the assignment at hand but also with study skills that could last throughout their academic ca- 9 Sports & Leisure, Thursday, February 18, 2010 Clare Hanman reers. Homework Improvement by Roberta Schneiderman is one example of a book that helps parents get children into a constructive homework routine. Science project ideas are often hard to think of, especially as children get older and are no longer satisfied with "the old bakingsoda-and-vinegar trick." Author Janice Pratt VanCleave's series A+ Projects can help even the most science-shy parents to help their child find a suitable topic. For teens struggling with literature courses, sometimes written works are easier to understand when they are read out loud or acted out. The Halton Hills Public Library has a wide range of audiobooks and DVDs of great literary works including Shakespeare that can make complicated texts easier to interpret. These are just a few examples of how parents can help their children with their homework. For more ideas, you can call, email or visit our library staff at the Georgetown or Acton Branch (contact information can be found at www.hhpl.on.ca). We can help you find the help you need to help your kids. Clare Hanman is a circulation supervisor at the Halton Hills Public Library Virginia's World Was Shrinking Now she has so much to look forward to hen Virginia was on her own, she lost touch with people. Aside from the holidays and occasional outings with her family, she spent a lot of time at home alone. W Taste of Downtown A Now that Virginia lives in a Chartwell residence, she is surrounded by people with similar interests and experiences. Her new friends are quickly becoming her best friends. Brampton To find out more call Greenway at 905-799-7273 or visit www.chartwellreit.ca February 22nd - March 6th Lunch $10 or $15 and Dinner $20 or $25 HAVE YOU BEEN HERE YET? OPEN FOR TOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK... CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOURS! 905-450-7854 905-450-9752 905-457-6661 905-463-2091 905-459-0511 905-796-0212 905-457-4882 905-457-4444 Call participating restaurants and make reservations aggie martin Fanzorelli's Restaurant & Lounge La Capannina Restaurant Lisboa Bakery and Grillhouse Mount Vesuvio's Ristorante Nexus Exceptional Dining and Piano Bar Sushi House West 48 Gratuity and Taxes not included. 100 Ken Whillans Drive, Brampton,ON www.bramptondowntown.com the retirement option of choice