Abby Freireich - Taking the Stress Out of Homework: Organizational, Content-Specific, and Test-Prep Strategies to Help Your Children Help Themselves

True to its title, this book offers parents a ton of helpful advice for navigating their childrens homework challenges. Brian and Abby come across as calming and reassuring veteran teachers who have seen it all and can point stressed parents in the right direction.

Jon R. Star, P h D, professor of education at Harvards graduate school of education

I am so relieved that Taking the Stress Out of Homework exists as my kids are on the cusp of elementary school. This book, with its real strategies and reassuring tips, is truly a public service for parents.

nate berkus, creator and host of the nate berkus show and nate and jeremiah: save my house

This book will be a road map for some, and a downright godsend for many. Kidsand their parents!can say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed by homework, stressed by an upcoming test, or buried under an organizational mess. Freireich and Platzer provide dozens of practical tools and actual steps guaranteed to make learning far more successful.

Cara Natterson, MD, bestselling author of Decoding Boys and The Care And Keeping of You series

Homework is supposed to exist for children to learn, so why all the family tension and battles surrounding it? Freireich and Platzer have seen it all when it comes to homework battlesfrom procrastination and falling grades to disorganization and high distraction around homeworkand they bring straightforward, compassionate solutions right into your home. In many ways, this book is a dream come true for parents and children alike.

Tovah P. Klein, P h D, director, Barnard college center for toddler development, and bestselling author of How Toddlers Thrive

This is the parenting manual Ive been waiting for. As any concerned, engaged, well-intentioned parent knows, helping kids manage the stress of tests or homework can be rife with conflict. This book has specific, actionable strategies to help both you and your kids be effective, successful, and happy. Isnt that what we all strive for?! This should be required reading for every parent, distributed through the school system, and treated as an educational bible. I am beyond grateful to have this secret weapon in my arsenal.

Zibby Owens, creator and host of award-winning podcast moms dont have time to read books

Ive made it my lifes work to find the best academic and educational advice from around the world, and parents across China, Japan, France, England, and, especially, the United States desperately need this book. Taking the Stress Out of Homework is indispensable.

Teru Clavel, bestselling author of World Class: One mothers journey halfway around the globe in search of the best education for her children

As an educator for almost twenty years, I can tell you the top question asked by parents is always regarding homework and how to help with it (and how much help, exactly). This book is, quite simply, a godsend for parents, but for teachers, too. It lays out exactly how adults can assist kids in organizing their assignments and tasks and is packed full of ideas that adults can actually use. For teachers, this book provides answers to those tricky homework questions. I see smiles and sighs of relief in our futures!

Andy Hagon, head of junior school, St. Bernards

Taking the Stress Out of Homework is a terrific, important book. It convincingly argues that parents need not be subject matter experts to help children master their assignments (breathe a sigh of relief, parents). Instead, it reframes the issue as one of helping students learn the fundamental competencies that underlie mastery: self-management, time management, organization, and study skills. The book is a true gift to parents and their kids alike.

Peter Kuriloff, coauthor of Teaching Girls and emeritus professor of education at University of Pennsylvania

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Freireich, Abby, author. | Platzer, Brian, author.

Title: Taking the stress out of homework : organizational, content-specific, and test prep strategies to help your children help themselves / by Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer.

Description: New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2020] | Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020000677 (print) | LCCN 2020000678 (ebook) | ISBN 9780593190326 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9780593084557 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: HomeworkUnited States. | EducationParent participationUnited States.

Classification: LCC LB1048 .F74 2020 (print) | LCC LB1048 (ebook) | DDC 371.30281dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020000677

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020000678

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