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12 WNY Family September 2018
hen
it
comes
to your
child’s homework, do
you beg, plead, or bribe?
Do you threaten conse-
quences? You can make
homework easier for
both you and your chil-
dren with some simple
tips that honor their natu-
ral energy.
things done. Their natu-
ral speed can be a chal-
lenge when it comes to
detailed tasks they feel
are tedious or pointless.
How to Get
Your Child to
Do Homework
Without a Fight
• Help them see the
point of it. These chil-
dren will do homework
when they see the point.
If they don’t see it, they’ll
try to get around it some-
how. They’ll pick the
grade they want and do as
much as they have to do
to get it done. Help them
see the practical purpose.
Every child has a
dominant Energy Type
that determines the way
they move through life.
It affects everything they
• Make homework
do — playing, talking,
part
of the extracur-
— by Carol Tuttle
eating, sleeping. And
ricular fund. Money is a
yes, it even shows up in the way they do
great motivator for this child. If you plan to
homework! Ready to take the struggle out of
p ay for extracurricular activities, you could
homework? Here are homework tips for the
attach a money value to finishing homework
four types of children:
and that money goes to a sport or lesson they
The Fun-loving Child. These
bright-minded children think quickly and
like to move. Their thought process works
like snapshots of ideas, so engaging in a lin-
ear experience can be challenging for them.
• Pre-homework playtime. If your
child attends a traditional school, they need
time to do something light and free before
jumping into homework. Let them come up
with ideas of what they’ll do — that will give
them something to look forward to during
the structured experience of school.
• Homework jumping. Allow them to
jump from one activity to another. That’s
how their brain works anyway. Extra move-
ment of things going on in the background
is actually helpful for them because it allows
them to disconnect from their homework and
then connect again.
The Sensitive Child. These subtle
children work methodically and are great
with details. They are naturally quieter, so
speaking up about what they might need can
be a challenge for them.
• Planned routine. These children do
best when they have a plan that they have
made themselves. Which steps will they fol-
low to get things done? You can ask this at a
very young age (5 or 6 years old).
• Invitation to connect. These children
often want their parents to recognize the
work they’re doing without knowing how
to ask for it. Take a second to connect with
them while they’re working and invite them
to share with you.
The Determined Child. These ac-
tive children move swiftly and like getting
really want. You’ll be spending the money
anyway and they’ll enjoy the feeling of ac-
complishment as they work toward an activ-
ity they really want.
The More Serious Child. These
focused children are self-motivated. But
if they’re not respected for who they are at
school, they’ll buck the system. It will look
like rebellion, but it’s really just their attempt
to stay true to their nature.
• The respectful phrase. These chil-
dren feel offended when you tell them what
to do because they’re aware of their respon-
sibilities. Try this phrase: “Looks like you’re
doing great. Let me know if you need help.”
Let them come to you, which they will, if
they think they need help.
• Ownership of a space. Set aside one
consistent place that they can take ownership
of at the same time every day to do their home-
work — not the kitchen table. If possible, get
them their own desk or a place that’s separate
from where everyone is moving around.
Parents: here’s your homework as-
signment to end the homework struggle
for good: Set the intention that you and your
child are experiencing ease and enjoyment
as you support them in their homework. It’s
possible and you can start today.
Carol Tuttle is the CEO of Live Your Truth,
LLC and author of the best-selling parenting
book, “The Child Whisperer: the Ultimate
Handbook for Raising Happy, Successful,
Cooperative Children.” She also hosts a
weekly parenting podcast. To learn more,
visit www.thechildwhisperer.com.