Let your child know they are not alone in having some butterflies about beginning the new year. Let the daily routine of the school day itself sink in before adding more to fill their day. If your child resists doing homework, perhaps they need some play time before doing their assignments. This explanation is very helpful when kids feel that homework is more like a punishment or burden. After the full school day, kids are hungry and often tired from getting up early and the emotions spent.

Source: Huffington Post September 10, 2017 00:11 UTC