The necessity of homework has been a subject of debate since at least as far back as the 1890s, according to Joyce L. Epstein, co-director of the Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships ...

Chelsea was in 10th grade the first time I told her directly to stop doing her homework and get some sleep. I had been working with her since she was in middle school, treating her anxiety disorder.

Why do we need to do homework when we already spend all day in school? – Grace, aged nine, Belfast If you’ve ever stared at your homework feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Many children say it makes ...

The NHS says that a young person with ADHD may show signs of being inattentive, such as being easily distracted. For some people, this may make it more difficult to concentrate on tasks like homework.

A mum who won’t force her kids to do homework says it should be abolished and children should ignore obligatory tasks set by teachers. Abi Clarke, a mum-of-two and parent coach, branded homework ...

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