Homework Without the Fight
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Most homework fights aren't about laziness. They're about a tired brain being asked to start a hard thing at the lowest point of the day. Starting is an executive function skill, and for anxious or demand-sensitive kids, "do your homework" can feel like a threat.
This 8-page guide shows you how to make homework smaller, shorter and safer for everyone.
Inside you'll get:
Why homework is such a battle, in plain language
Six steps to calmer homework, from refuelling first to telling the teacher
12 phrase swaps for the moments that usually end in tears
What to do when they refuse, freeze, or it takes hours
A note for educators on homework and neurodivergent students
A two-week effort log and a fill-in note to send to the teacher
Two cut-out cards: start small, and your agreed stop point
Written by Dom Soroka, Master's in Disabilities, with 28 years in education. No blame. No shame. Just clearer next steps.