Taking the Stress Out of Homework - Abby Freireich Brian Platzer Kartoniert (TB)

As a mother of three this book's practical road map for helping our kids learn independently is invaluable. This should be a must-read for all parents. --Jenna Bush Hager Drawing on extensive experience as classroom teachers and the directors of their highly regarded tutoring business Abby and Brian address a range of common frustrations caused by homework. They answer the most pressing questions on every parent's mind: How much should I get involved what does constructive help look like and how can I help my child work independently? Taking the Stress out of Homework breaks down for paren ts exactly when and how to offer homework support. Whether your child's stress point is executive functioning--the ability to plan or organize--or a subject-specific struggle in math reading writing or standardized test-preparation Abby and Brian use real-life stories to provide individualized actionable advice. At the center of Abby and Brian's philosophy is encouraging students to break free of the let's get to the answer already so that we can be done with the assignment mindset they focus instead on a process-oriented approach that fosters engagement and self-sufficiency both in and out of school. Filled with expert tips about how to build executive functioning and content skills Abby and Brian share stress-reducing best practices so homework not only supports what kids are learning but also helps build confidence and skills that last a lifetime.