PART 6: HOW TO...
The Homework System We Swear By (Not at)
Homework angst is real — and exhausting for parents and students alike. Think of all it entails: copying assignments correctly, bringing home the right books, keeping track of due dates — plus the actual academic work! Creating consistent routines at home and at school goes a long way — learn how to make it work.
When, Where & How
Where will your child do homework? When? How should he start, and manage breaks? Deciding on these two Ws and an H will take much of the fight out of homework. Establish your child's routine »
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Top 5 Homework Frustrations — and Fixes
Some kids are disorganized; some are easily frustrated; others rush. See the solutions for your child's specific homework challenges »
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10 Secrets to Studying Smarter — Not Harder
Research shows that students with ADHD don’t need to study more to conquer exams — they just need to study differently. Here’s how.
Best Test-Taking Accommodations
A student with ADHD may know the material, but still not do well on exams because of slow processing speed, laborious handwriting, or another reason. Accommodations to the rescue!
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Sept. 11: Organized and Motivated: Executive Function Fixes for Teens with ADHD
Sept. 20: The ADHD Guide to Productive Parent-Teacher Cooperation
Sept. 25: Getting It Done: Tips and Tools to Help Your Child Start — and Finish — Homework
Schoolwork Shortcut Secrets
Homework really shouldn't take hours or end in tears. Finish faster without hovering by using these 12 ADHD-friendly strategies.
"Turning It in Should be the Easy Part!"
Your child completed his homework (Whew!)... then left it crumpled at the bottom of his backpack. Help him get credit for all his hard work with this fool-proof turn-it-in system.
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Meeting Students’ Unique Needs
Children with ADHD and LDs process information differently. Here are ideas educators can use to adapt assignments accordingly. Get the download »
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Your ADHD Homework Survival Guide
Use this 50-page guide to help your child (and you) get through nightly homework without tears, tantrums, or fights. Get your copy »
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DEAR ADDITUDE Q&A
How to Get Him to Sit Down and Start?
Q: My son wastes time when he gets home from school. How do I get him to start his homework as soon as he walks through the door? Answer >
Homework Takes Waaay Too Long
Q: An hour's worth of homework takes my son twice that long, even after an afternoon dose of medication. It’s complete torture. Answer >
Too Many Online Distractions
Q: My 15-year-old does her homework on the computer, but she gets distracted by things on the Web as soon as she sits down to do it. Answer >
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ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue to Swear In Hubbard
(WASHINGTON, D.C., September 4, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will swear in James “Jim” Hubbard as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 5th at 11:00am ET. Immediately following the ceremony, which will take place at the Sidney Yates Building in Washington, D.C., Secretary Perdue will hold a media availability.
Secretary Perdue to Swear-In Jim Hubbard
WHAT: Swearing-in ceremony for Jim Hubbard with a press gaggle immediately following.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 at 11:00am ET
WHERE: Sidney R. Yates Building, Pinchot Room (2nd Floor), 201 14th St SW, Washington, D.C. 20227
