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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Screentime limits help a lot. We also do a total of 1 hours per day that they can use however they want (iPad, switch or TV). They get to decide when and how to use it. Leaves lots of hours to get the stuff done.

For homework, I use aftercare (free at our school), where they encourage the kids to do HM immediately. That set up some very good habits. I pick them up after 45 minutes or so and then they can just relax at home.

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+1 on aftercare, and I've actually learned some good routines/habits from the aftercare program that we also institute at home on days without aftercare or on the weekend.

I have a 1st grader who gets a packet of homework each week that gets turned in on Mondays. The aftercare program has the 1st grade kids sit down and work on homework for 10 minutes at the beginning of the aftercare session, and after that they can go participate in one of the activities or do free play on their own. It does not matter how much they get done in the 10 minutes, and if they want to stay and work longer they can. The point is just to get them in the habit of working on a little a day. The teacher is nearby and available if they have questions or need some help.

It's great because it sets good habits in the "work before play" vein, but it's age-appropriate in terms of not forcing tons of homework time on kids who are likely already pretty tired after a day of school. And DD is learning that if she just puts in a little time each day, it gets done without having to scramble to finish it on Sunday night. Some weeks it's done by Tuesday or Wednesday, and then she gets more free time the rest of the week. It's a very good lesson for her to be learning at this age.[/quote]

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