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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 17, 2007 - 33 FALL EDUCATION How to avoid the homework struggle Reluctance to do homework is not always about simply buckling down to do the work. If you hear "I can't do it" or "I don't understand it", or if you think your child is hesitant to ask for help, these are signs of homework struggles and a possible lack of confidence, which will quickly add up to frustration, say education experts. This will change readily however, if you get to the root of the problem. Being there for support is paramount. Talk about the homework, listen to the reasons causing the struggle, and let it be known you understand. Be there to help remove the obstacles, but emphasize that the homework is your child's responsibility. You won't be doing it for him or her. Talking Tips Ask your children how they feel about their homework. Explain that homework is not easy for everyone, viding necessary resources. but avoiding it makes it even harder ­ and that will · Show how to break a large workload or assignment interfere with activities your child would rather be into manageable tasks. doing. · If the homework continues to be too difficult, talk Here are a few more tips to help ease to the teacher. Your child should be practicing concepts, your child's mind: not learning them for the first time through homework. · Establish a routine and schedule with a regular · Share and celebrate good work. time dedicated to homework. The best time is right after - News Canada school. · Organize the workspace with the right tools. · Make the link between completing homework and the good feeling 10 AM - 12 PM and 6 PM - 8 PM of success. · Help by answering questions, reviewing the homework, and pro- MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 OPEN HOUSE Sat., October 20 ­ 10:00am - 2:00pm COLLE S FAIR AT NIAGARA COLLEGE Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus (Glendale Ave. exit, QEW) MEET students and faculty. SEE displays, exhibits and demos. www.oakvillebeaver.com EXPLORE over 90 Niagara E College programs and DISCOVER why we have been rated #1 IN STUDENT SATISFACTION for three N straight years! niagaracollege.ca Introducing The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 Call us to inquire about this exciting change at MacLachlan College MacLachlan College MacLachlan College is a co-educational university prep school Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario (905) 844-0372 ext. 235 registrar@maclachlan.ca www.maclachlan.ca