Taking the Stress Out of Homework

practical tools and actual steps guaranteed to make learning far more successful.

Cara Natterson, MD, bestselling author of Decoding Boys and The Care and Keeping of You series


  Taking the Stress Out of Homework is a terrific, important book. It convincingly argues that parents need not be subject-matter experts to help children master their assignments (breathe a sigh of relief, parents). Instead, it reframes the issue as one of their helping students learn the fundamental competencies that underly mastery: self-management, time management, organizational, and study skills. The book is a true gift to parents and their kids alike.  

Peter Kuriloff, professor at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania


I've made it my life's work to find the best academic and educational advice from around the world, and parents across China, Japan, France, England, and, especially, the United States desperately need this book. Taking the Stress Out of Homework is indispensable.
 
Teru Clavel, best selling author of World Class: One Mother's Journey Halfway Around the Globe in Search of the Best Education for Her Children


This is the parenting manual I ve been waiting for. As any concerned, engaged, well-intentioned parent knows, helping kids manage the stress of tests or homework can be rife with conflict. This book has specific, actionable strategies to help both you and your kids be effective, successful and happy. Isn t that what we all strive for?! This should be required reading for every parent, distributed through the school system, and treated as an educational bible. I am beyond grateful to have this secret weapon in my arsenal.
 
Zibby Owens, Creator and host of award-winning podcast Moms Don t Have Time to Read Books


Homework is supposed to exist for children to learn, so why all the family tension and battles surrounding it? Freireich and Platzer have seen it all when it comes to homework battles -- from procrastination and falling grades to disorganization and high distraction around homework -- and they bring straightforward, compassionate solutions right into your home.  In many ways, this book is a dream come true for parents and children alike.
 
Tovah P. Klein, PhD, Director, Barnard College Center for Toddler Development, and best selling author of How Toddlers Thrive
 
 

I was blown away by the breadth, depth and quality of the learning strategies in Taking the Stress out of Homework.  If it were up to me, every parent would be given a copy of this book on the first day of school.
 
Elizabeth Dodge, Middle School Principal, DREAM

 

As an educator for almost 20 years, I can tell you the top question asked by parents is always regarding homework and how to help with it (and how much help, exactly).  This book is, quite simply, a godsend for parents, but for teachers, too.  It lays out exactly how adults can assist kids in organizing their assignments and tasks and is packed full of ideas that adults can actually use.  For teachers, this book provides answers to those tricky homework questions.  I see smiles and sighs of relief in our futures!
 
Andy Hagon, Head of Junior School, St. Bernard s



"Taking the Stress Out of Homework is an essential resource for all parents. Sharing their expertise in teaching and tutoring, Freireich and Platzer provide families with techniques that build on children s individual strengths to reduce stress and increase success with homework.  Taking the Stress Out of Homework demystifies how parents can support their children in developing a healthy, independent approach to learning."

Charlie Tilston, Director of Student Support at a New York City Independent School