Ask parents what the worst part about raising school-age children is and, chances are, they’ll say it’s homework. After completing a full day of school, the last thing kids feel like doing is their homework, and the last thing parents want to do is fight them on it. No matter what behavior your kids are exhibiting towards homework, there are things you can do to motivate them, reinforce good behaviors, and apply the strategies I cover to your own unique situation.

Using positive reinforcement helps produce more of the behavior you want to see in your kids, including getting them to finish their homework. Finding a motivation that’s strong enough and occurs often enough can get your kid to complete their work on a day-by-day basis. Once you determine a good reinforcer, you’ll then need to decide how often to provide it for it to be effective. Kids are motivated by a variety of different things, and no two kids are alike. Some children are motivated by their parents’ attention, while others would rather spend time alone or play video games. Breaking down homework into smaller, more manageable chunks may also help get the job done.

What’s Inside:

• Why using positive reinforcement makes homework worth doing.
• How to identify reinforcers and when to make them available.
• Homework strategies to use with younger children.

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