The articles below cover specific issues related to successful homework completion for youth of all ages. The articles co-authored by Dr. Goldstein and his colleague, Dr. Sydney Zentall, are excerpted from their book, Seven Steps to Homework Success.

A System For Returning Homework To School By Dr. Sam Goldstein   Dr. Sydney Zentall. When homework is completed, children usually are able to access enjoyable activities. Thus it is not surprising that some children view the completion of…

Essential Homework Skills, Part I By Dr. Sam Goldstein   Dr. Sydney Zentall. Skill One: Writing down assignments and bringing home the proper books and supplies. Some students experience difficulty recording homework assignments given orally in…

Two Essential Homework Skills By Dr. Sam Goldstein   Dr. Sydney Zentall. Skill One: Starting Assignments Efficiently Difficulty beginning an assignment efficiently is a common problem for many children. We suggest you assist your child by first…

Help with Homework By Dr. Sam Goldstein   Dr. Sydney Zentall. The amount of assistance your child requires with homework will be determined by his/her age and level of ability. Elementary school students, as well as those with learning problems…

Helping Your Child Complete Boring Assignments By Dr. Sam Goldstein   Dr. Sydney Zentall. It would be wonderful in life if every activity were interesting. But you and your child know that is not the case. Sometimes we have to work on boring…

Helping Your Child Gain Independance By Dr. Sam Goldstein   Dr. Sydney Zentall. Eventually it will be important to transfer adult assistance to methods that will improve self-help for your child with homework. Remember that an important goal of…

Helping Your Child Manage Difficult Or Long-Term Assignments By Dr. Sam Goldstein   Dr. Sydney Zentall. Children struggling to manage difficult or long-term assignments will need to develop self-management skills. Some children are overwhelmed…

How Much Time Should Be Spent On Homework? By Dr. Sam Goldstein   Dr. Sydney Zentall At the elementary level we suggest that homework is brief, at your child’s ability level and involve frequent, voluntary and high interest activities….

Plan a Daily Schedule for Homework By Dr. Sam Goldstein   Dr. Sydney Zentall. It is important to set a family rule for homework time, such as “homework must be done between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Homework time should not be assigned late in the…

Positive Parent Homework Practices By Dr. Sam Goldstein   Dr. Sydney Zentall. Homework is an important component of your child’s school experiences. It affords the opportunity for practice and review, and helps your child become an…