Parents with school-aged children will find in this volume the help they need to create an unstressful learning environment in the home and motivate their youngsters to succeed in school.
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Leo and Marlene Canter are nationally renowned for their work in the fields of education and parenting. Through their educational consulting firm, Canter and Associates, Inc., and through their Assertive Discipline program, they have shown thousands of educators and parents how to raise happy, responsible children. Their books have sold over 750,00 copies. The author live in Los Angeles with their two children.
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93 of 98 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
As a teacher and parent of three, I found Homework Without Tears to be an excellent book on the subject. The problems most often encountered with children on this topic ("forgetting", not doing their best, refusing to do assignments, etc. are each dealt with individually in a systematic way. The book is very clear in stating the importance of homework in learning responsibility, and that parents must stand firm no matter the age of their children. Consequences are also discussed. Includes helpful charts/checklists.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Kelli Hanson
Format:Paperback
This book is worth its weight in gold! I was struggling to get my 8 year-old son to do his homework, and then I found help in this book. It's quick and easy to read, and full of useful suggestions and positive plans to teach your child healthy homework habits. The authors teach that praise and assertive communication are effective tools to motivate your child. They also stress the importance of communication with your child's teacher. Because of the authors' advise, my son now has a dedicated homework area (a desk in his room), and a mandatory homework routine (homework is finished before any TV or video games). The results are that he gets his homework done on time, and with good quality, or he loses privileges for things he enjoys. And guess what? It works. I highly recommend this book for any parent who's tired of the nightly homework battle.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good way to let your children take charge of their schoolwork, as they should
December 22, 2005
By ReadNReVu
Format:Paperback
I like this book for the way it gives you several options to try if your child is having homework completion issues. Talk them over with your child before using them. There are several blank forms that you can reproduce at the end of the book, including a "Do Not Disturb" sign, or you can find forms on the internet, or even make up your own. There are several good tips on good study habits and how to plan out long-range projects such as reports.
There is a trend with the schools now where they want the parent to check off that this or that has been done, and many schools are requiring "official" student planners. I feel that planners and other aids are fine and actually useful for some students, but for other students and their parents, they can be an unnecessary annoyance, and as a parent, unless there is a problem with the *real* schoolwork being done, tell the teacher that as a good parent, you are not going to be micromanaging.
I think this book, with its concrete "how-to" approach is a great fit with the John Rosemond book, "Ending the Homework Hassle--which has excellent arguments for why parents should NOT micromanage that you can enlighten your child's teacher with.
I looked at the copyright page here on Amazon, and it does not appear to have been revised any since the original pubication date of 1987, so buying used is just fine too.
There is a trend with the schools now where they want the parent to check off that this or that has been done, and many schools are requiring "official" student planners. I feel that planners and other aids are fine and actually useful for some students, but for other students and their parents, they can be an unnecessary annoyance, and as a parent, unless there is a problem with the *real* schoolwork being done, tell the teacher that as a good parent, you are not going to be micromanaging.
I think this book, with its concrete "how-to" approach is a great fit with the John Rosemond book, "Ending the Homework Hassle--which has excellent arguments for why parents should NOT micromanage that you can enlighten your child's teacher with.
I looked at the copyright page here on Amazon, and it does not appear to have been revised any since the original pubication date of 1987, so buying used is just fine too.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent condition
Thank you for the quick delivery. Well written and I would recommend this book to all parents who are struggling at the kitchen table for way longer then they should.
Published 1 month ago by Karen McDillon
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micasa005
We got this book when our oldest was in grade school - he graduated this year and is doing well in college. Read more
Published 7 months ago by micasa005
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Easy Read
Very easy read, but extremely helpful. Would be helpful for parents and teachers. Love the step by step format! Will be using the format starting this school year!
Published 10 months ago by Jules
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A Life Saver
This book was a life saver for me during my kids' elementary years. It has sensible, fun advice on getting through those witching hours. Read more
Published on December 4, 2010 by Diane Tumulty
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short and sweet
I ordered four books on the subject. This one was not too long and the suggestions seem very logical. I hope to try them out very soon as school starts next week. Read more
Published on August 29, 2009 by Nanci
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Great Ideas
Great guide with good common sense advice laid out so that it can be put into action right away. Easy read.
Published on October 28, 2008 by Michelle Ronco
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No Fluff, the Right Stuff
I was recommended this book so to help us with our daughter and our constant fighting over homework. Read more
Published on October 24, 2005 by Cynthia Ann Skora
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tearful parent
This book was informational, but stuff I'd pretty much tried. However, it is a good book (I sold it to a friend) great for the 2nd or 3rd grade parent that is getting is first... Read more
Published on August 2, 2001 by M. Summers
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