Homework

African American father and pre-teen daughter sitting at the kitchen table having a conversation with dad lecturing daughter and daughter with a frown on her face. Photo could represent a homework meltdown and the need for child therapy in Chicago at Briefly Counseling to help both daughter and father learn helpful strategies.

Understanding and Managing Homework Meltdowns for Kids and Teens with Anxiety

By Helena Madsen

As a parent, watching your child or teen spiral into a meltdown during homework can be frustrating, heartbreaking, and confusing. You want to help, but it’s often hard to know where to start. Understanding why these meltdowns happen and learning strategies to support your child can make a big difference in creating a calmer and […]

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Can Homework Cause Anxiety in Kids and Teens?

By Helena Madsen

Anxiety Homework

Did you know that students between 6 and 12 years old spend an average of 6 hours a week on homework? For high schoolers, it’s 3 hours per day. Unfortunately for many kids and teens, homework has become synonymous with stress and anxiety. The amount of time students spend on homework has been trending up […]