YSB KidPros

Parents/Kids: Do you have a question you would like to ask a YSB Therapist or Specialist? This new web feature will give you the forum for it. You can email in your questions, and a YSB professional will review it and work with you on an answer. Maybe you would like us to call you for a private consultation - or you don't mind if we post the Question and Answer on the web site to help others. If we post it on the site, we only use your first name, and city. We don't give out any other information. It's another way YSB wants to reach out to the community, and help the McHenry County youth and their families. It will be LIVE in November!

Helpful Homework Hints for Parents - by Carol Hamlin-Faure, YSB Prevention Specialist

Parent involvement is a key part of our children doing well in school. As busy as parents are today it is important to have set rules and guidelines for children to follow. If children know what is expected of them this can alleviate stress for both the child and the parent. By setting limits around your child's homework you are letting them know that it is important and essential to their education.

Allow kids some time after school to unwind before getting started. You may want to decide to let your child have a snack before homework but not allow them to engage in any recreational activity until homework is done. This can help with students who tend to stall and make excuses to do their homework at the last minute.

According to ©Positive Promotions here are some helpful guidelines for you follow.

• Set a regular time each day for homework.
• Have all the necessities for homework in one spot such as paper, pencils, books etc.
• Have a quiet clean space just for homework and keep all school work there.
• Discourage distractions, including TV and music during study time.
• Allow study breaks in intervals.
• Be available to answer questions or help quiz your child but keep homework as his/her responsibility to complete.
• Spot-check homework when completed, but do not correct assignments unless the teacher has asked you.
• Read any comments the teacher has made on returned assignments.
• If homework problems arise, contact the teacher for clarification.

Sometimes doing homework after dinner can not be avoided due to extra curricular activities the child is involved with. In that case it is best to encourage the student to manage his/her free time and utilize any study halls. Always remind your child that his/her academics come before extra curricular and recreational activities

Lastly, it is always important to praise your child for homework done to the best of hi/her ability.

Work In Process!