Most kids and their parents hate homework, or at best don’t see the point of it. Teachers are not that fond of homework either, but they are expected to assign it. I will not be reviewing the merits ...

If you’ve ever stared at your homework feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Many children say it makes them feel stressed, bored, ...

After the release of his bestselling book “The Self-Driven Child,” clinical neuropsychologist William Stixrud got a request: make it even easier for parents to apply the research in the book. The ...

It’s a scene every parent knows too well, your child, once full of curiosity and energy, suddenly turns reluctant to do even ...

A mom who admitted, “I do my children’s homework” says her sanity isn’t worth the after-school battles. “They have already spent seven hours worrying about school — we’re just trying to enjoy our ...

“You don't start training a killer whale by hanging a bucket of fish 22 feet high and commanding Shamu to jump. Even though Shamu may want the fish, the proper connections have not yet been linked up ...

Parents might have graduated from the classroom years ago, but whether they like it or not, mums, dads and guardians get to relive their schooldays via their children's homework. Whatever parents’ ...

It’s common for parents to say things with the best intentions, hoping to motivate their children into being the best version of themselves, and in the process do more harm than good. As well-meaning ...

Students whose parents didn’t go to college face unique challenges to succeed in their science and math classes, and that can undermine their motivation to try hard in those subjects or even pursue a ...