'You'll find that most primary school teachers also hate homework.' Right, we're just going to say the thing most parents are thinking at 6pm on a Tuesday – we don't want to do homework with our eight ...

“I can’t do this! I can’t do anything! This is stupid! I’m stupid. Everything is stupid, I quit!” Yikes. We’ve all witnessed these moments of utter frustration when kids feel daunted by an assignment, ...

It’s 7:00 p.m. on a Tuesday. You ask if homework is done and hear, “I don't have any” or “I did it at school.” You know it’s probably not true, so you insist on seeing their assignment notebook or ...

Children often express dislike for school due to underlying problems. These can include bullying, academic difficulties, overwhelming pressure, or feeling misunderstood. Parents should explore these ...