It's TURNAROUND time in millions of American households right now.  We're turning to a new schedule, a new routine, a new group of people in our childrens' lives.  New teachers, new peers in class, new demands.  Now is the time to start BUILDING those important, effective homework habits.  Often, though, we forget that it's also time to continue nurturing our relationship with our kids. Sure, we can help our kids build excellent Homework Habits.  We can, for example, help them set up a study area in their room.  ScholarFit's homework tip sheet is just the beginning...(and man, it's a good beginning!). I'm here, though, to remind you of something else....of a core lesson for all parents. A wise mom of three ranging in age from 6 to 13 sent me an e-mail last spring after getting in a fight with her teenage son about his forgotten homework.  “He’s trying to get control, … [Read more...]