Offer guidance, not answers Give regular reports to teacher on how well their kids are handling homework. Keep track of the amount of time your child spends on homework. so you can report it to the teacher See homework as an opportunity to bond with your child. If your child is studying a certain subject, try to rent a movie or book to complement the homework, i.e. "make it more real". Make a commitment to help with your child's homework. Being there to give positive feedback is essential. Help out with in the school, volunteer to tutor after school, bake sale. Go to teacher parent conferences with a list of questions and be willing to work with the teacher. Provide space for homework in your home, stocked with necessary supplies. Remove all distractions TV, radio, phone, friends. Consider doing some of your work, such as paying bills or writing letters, during your child's homework time. Be willing to talk to your child's teacher about problems and how to solve them-not complain about them. Ask teacher about their expectations at the beginning of the year.