As kids return to school, debate is heating up once again over how they should spend their time after they leave the classroom for the day. But the question of how much work children should be doing ...

Here’s the thing about parenting: It’s all ever-evolving. You figure out a system or a routine or an approach that’s ...

You’ve probably heard the bad news about homework: kids are working longer hours than ever before, and it’s driving them nearly insane. At least one major book has made this argument, as have numerous ...

Ever come home from school and wonder if all that homework is really making a difference, or just adding to your stress? The truth is, teachers and parents have a lot of different opinions about ...

Yes, parents may be celebrating the return to school and the end of summer stress. But they may also be dreading the return of homework and the arguments, cajoling, and bribing that often comes with ...