NEW YORK -- For many children, the first day of school doesn't only mean new teachers and new friends - it can also be a source of anxiety with homework assignments and tests just around the corner.

Rule 1: Establish routines in your home and family life: Children who are expected to start their homework at a given time (right after school, before dinner or after dinner), have a dedicated, quiet ...

Despite their best intentions, parents might over-schedule family activities and under schedule for homework. “What most people don’t realize is how much support their kids need with homework,” says ...

Back to school can be a difficult transition for many families, but even more challenging for some is the return to homework — for both kids and parents. A new survey from Office Depot finds that ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Now that the kids are back in school, they are starting to see some repetition in their new routine. It's the perfect time to start getting your homework routine started too!

Does homework time turn into a war zone at your house? If so, you're not alone. About 60 percent of students need assistance in at least one subject regularly. But according to the National Center for ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s time for families to start preparing to go back to school; that includes not just buying school supplies and clothes, but getting kids back into a routine. “Kids need ...

Harris Cooper, professor of psychology at Duke, reviewed more than 60 studies regarding the amount of time a child might do homework to achieve the optimal results. In a paper, published in 2006, he ...

Transitioning from summer fun to a structured school year requires specific organizational systems. A dedicated drop zone at the entrance keeps backpacks and shoes from taking over the house. Command ...

AUDREY: WELCOME BACK. THE KIDS MAY BE AT SCHOOL THIS MORNING ARE HEADING BACK IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. CHRISTINA: JUST LIKE IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREPARE FOR THE SCHOOL DAY, IT IS ALSO ESSENTIAL TO ...