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One thing to try

A single family practice, sized for a normal week rather than an ideal one.

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A child at a tablet on the kitchen table, head resting in one hand, mid-way through schoolwork

The Homework Hour: Ending the Nightly Standoff

By four o'clock a child has already spent six hours regulating themselves in a demanding environment. The worksheet is not the problem — the timing, the tank and the referee's role are.

Reviewed by Sian TrombleyCanadian Certified Counsellor
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