That Sinking Feeling When You Realize They Lied—Again

It keeps happening..

You ask your kid, “Do you have any homework?”
"Nope, all done."

You want to believe them. You need to believe them—because you’re exhausted, and the last thing you feel like doing is arguing over algebra.

So you let it go...

There was a time when your child used to light up when they saw you.

 You remember it—the way they used to tell you every detail about their day, the way they’d reach for your hand without thinking, the way they’d curl up next to you on the couch, just happy to be near you.

 But now? Now it feels ...

If your child struggles with things like time management, procrastination, missing or late assignments, forgetfulness, and even resistance to help, there’s a good chance that homework time in your house is one of your least favorite parts of the day. 

 I’ve heard from many parents who tell me they ...