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Homework: Helping Out Without Freaking Out

Homework: Helping Out Without Freaking Out. Presentation by: Donna Novak, Psy.D . Fulton Psychological Group October 8, 2013 Ivy Academia Parent Night. Fulton Psychological Group. Individual Therapy Group Therapy Parent Training Family Therapy Couples Therapy Psychological Testing

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Homework: Helping Out Without Freaking Out

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  1. Homework: Helping Out Without Freaking Out Presentation by: Donna Novak, Psy.D. Fulton Psychological Group October 8, 2013 Ivy Academia Parent Night

  2. Fulton Psychological Group • Individual Therapy • Group Therapy • Parent Training • Family Therapy • Couples Therapy • Psychological Testing • Psychiatry Fulton Psychological Group

  3. Where to Begin • Creating Consistency • Proper Study Area(s) • Get it Done on Time • Your Child Does Their Own Work • Praise • Ideas that Work • Communication • Action is Stronger than Words • Working with the Teacher • Common Problems Fulton Psychological Group

  4. Homework Battles Do any of these situations occur in your home? • You and your children have nightly battles about doing homework. • Your children rush through homework assignments, with sloppy, incomplete results or “forgets” homework • You do more of the homework than your children do. • Your children insist that they are able to do homework while watching TV, talking on the phone, and listening to the music. • The first time you hear about a major project is the night before its due…and it isn’t finished. Fulton Psychological Group

  5. Consistency is Key • The tools in the presentation are intended to create consistency • Why is consistency important? • Child knows what to expect • Decreases anxiety • It’s the CHALLENGE Fulton Psychological Group

  6. Proper Study Area(s) • Environment • Quiet • Well Lit • No Distractions • Supplies • Have plenty • Accessibility • To a parent or older sibling for help • Younger the child the more accessibility to a parent Fulton Psychological Group

  7. Get it Done on Time • Small Break • Who wants to come home from work and go right back to it? • Younger kids-Older teens • Smaller increments of time (K-3: 20 minute chunks) increasing as age increases • Older Children- Weekly Planner Fulton Psychological Group

  8. Get it Done on Time • Daily Homework Time • Mandatory Homework Time • Speeders • Forgetters Fulton Psychological Group

  9. All Too Familiar…? Fulton Psychological Group

  10. Your Child Does Their Own Work • Be there to help, but expect them to find the answers: • Dictionary • Google • Text book • This helps build confidence and independence. Fulton Psychological Group

  11. Your Child Does Their Own Work • Encouragement • Emphasize your confidence in them • Break down “overwhelming” assignments • Encourage each step • Provide more independence Fulton Psychological Group

  12. Praise • Consistently praise your children’s efforts. • Provide your child with specific praise. • Combine with a hug or a pat on the shoulder. Fulton Psychological Group

  13. Group Activity Fulton Psychological Group

  14. Ideas that Work • Incentives • Don’t worry, it’s not permanent • They are your choice to give • Phase them out • Consistency • Have Fun! • Homework can be fun!!! • Beat the clock • Spinner • Trade Off (involves candy!!! Or some other small object, i.e. stickers) • Contracts • Chunking • Utilizing multiple senses Fulton Psychological Group

  15. Communication • Do it early, do it often! • Set expectations and rules for homework in advance - It’s early in the school year, a perfect time! • When the going gets tough, the tough talk it out! - “I don’t want to do my homework,”“It’s too hard.” Fulton Psychological Group

  16. Action is Stronger than Words And when it gets really tough… the tough take action - You’ve talked about your homework expectations, you’ve set the rules; now it’s time to follow through. Fulton Psychological Group

  17. Working With the Teacher • Contact the teacher if your child: • Has difficulty with or can’t do an assignment • Forgets their assignments at school • Is not finishing homework • Is not doing quality work or showing poor work habits • You and your child’s teacher can be a team! Fulton Psychological Group

  18. Solving the Problems: The Seven Ugly Sins • Not doing the best work • Refusal to do homework • Not bringing assignments home • Taking all night to finish HW • Not taking initiative to complete homework alone • Procrastination • Not doing homework if a parent isn’t home Fulton Psychological Group

  19. Special Topics • Continued difficulty with school and homework • Testing • Psychotherapy • What is getting in the way of your child’s success? • Special Needs • Lack of motivation • There is no such thing as “lazy” Fulton Psychological Group

  20. Questions??? Fulton Psychological Group

  21. Resource • Homework Without Tears, Author: Lee Canter and Lee Hausner, Ph.D. Fulton Psychological Group

  22. Homework: Helping Out Without Freaking Out Donna Novak, Psy.D. (818) 591-3000, ext. 5 donna.fultongroup@gmail.com Fulton Psychological Group 5016 Parkway Calabasas, Ste 220 Calabasas, CA 91302

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