Homework time

I don't know about you but when it comes time to help my kids with homework, I would rather go to the dentist. I hate all the whining and crying and everything else that goes with homework (and the kids whine a lot too!). But we have to help our kids - that is part of parenting, or so I'm told. But what happens when you don't know what you are doing and can't help them with their homework? Well, back when we were in school the answer was easy, but not that fun - tutoring. You either had to stay late after school to let your teacher help you or our parents had to pay someone to tutor us, and that doesn't sound cheap to me.

Today, there are other choices. For us, when my son started struggling in math this year, we called my mom, who teaches 5th grade math, and now they are Skyping on a super regular basis while she teaches him one on one. Now I know not everyone has that luxury, but there are some other options in todays world of technology.

There are great options on the internet to help your kids learn, and many of them are FREE!! One that comes highly recommended is Khan Academy. They have over 3100 videos to help your kids learn better - or even help you learn something so you can help you child. This is a great site from what I have seen. My son doesn't know it yet, but this afternoon he will be working with the Khan Academy. I'll let you know how it goes.

So, instead of pulling your hair out, check out Khan Academy or one of the other sites listed below.
(I don't specifically endorse any of these sites I just found them for you through google. Comment on this blog if you use one and have feed back.)

Learn to Be
Free Math Help
Sheppard Software - for younger kids