Maybe I’m just a slacker parent, but I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with homework lately.  I’ve only got two in school and already the spelling words, reading minutes, and worksheets are starting to overwhelm me. 

Part of my problem is that my kids are so young that most, if not all, of their homework requires adult supervision.  For example, my third grade daughter is supposed to doing multiplication flash cards each night in addition to all her other work.  I think we’ve done it three times since school started because I’m having a hard time squeezing it in amidst all my other nightly duties and I refuse to push back kid bedtime.  In addition, when we do manage to squeeze the time in, she seems thoroughly bored by the whole flash card process.  Frankly, I can’t say that I blame her.  I’m kind of bored by the process too…which is probably another reason we do it so rarely.  See?  I told you I was a slacker Mom.

I’m hoping that a few of you experienced parents can help me out.  Have you found any great ways to inject a little fun into the homework process?  Additionally, have you come across any games, websites, or other alternatives that help your elementary-age kids manage homework on their own?  Any suggestions you could offer on this topic would be fabulous.  For those of you that comment, thanks - in advance - for passing it on.

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