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Ball and Chain Traps Kids Into Studying

by Sandy Maple, Posted May 26th 2009 2:00PM

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For some kids, doing homework is pure torture. Being forced to sit still and concentrate on something boring while fun things are happening elsewhere can feel like punishment where the only ...
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How to Beat the Homework Blues

by Angie Felton, Posted Jan 1st 2009 9:00AM

Welcome to Time Out, the place parents go for witty insight, tongue-in-cheek advice, and calming reassurance from a seasoned parenting veteran who believes laughing together beats sobbing alone when it comes to crayons in the dryer and other hazards ...
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When do you do homework?

by Sandy Maple, Posted Nov 17th 2007 12:01PM

Now that Ellie is in first grade in a public school, she has homework. Every day, she brings home a sheet or two of work that must be completed by her, signed by me, and returned to school the following day. At first, she was excited about homework ...
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