By Sharon Leuenberger, PhD | Licensed Psychologist

Summer has drawn to an end and the joy of relaxing is over. It is now time to get back into the trenches and return to school. With that comes homework. A simple word that can make some parents’ skin crawl because of the negative emotions it provokes both in the child and parent. The following are some suggestions to make homework time a more positive experience. The earlier you can develop these habits, the easier it will be as your child moves into the higher grades.