Homework Helpline: A Parent's Guide to Helping Children with Homework at Home

Homework doesn’t have to end in frustration, tears, or nightly power struggles.In Homework Helpline: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children with Homework at Home, educator and interventionist Jennifer M. Kelly, MS Ed. provides parents and caregivers with practical strategies to support children academically—without doing the work for them.Many parents want to help but feel unsure how. Homework looks different than it did years ago, children shut down when they’re overwhelmed, and adults often step in to “fix” assignments just to get through the evening. This parent homework guide offers a calmer, more effective approach.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Move from fixing the work to building the learnerSupport children through homework frustration and shutdownsUse coaching language that builds confidence and independenceUnderstand modern homework strategies used in today’s classroomsApply the Gradual Release of Responsibility (I Do, We Do, You Do) at homeSupport math homework and reading homework differentlyCelebrate progress over perfection instead of focusing only on gradesWritten in clear, parent-friendly language and supported by relatable visuals and real-life examples, Homework Helpline is an essential resource for families navigating elementary and middle school homework, academic stress, and learning differences.You don’t need to be a teacher to help your child succeed.You just need the right tools, language, and mindset. Read more