Presented By:
Maggie Lage and Harriet Weiss

When a child is struggling with homework, it’s easy for parents to want to step in and help.  However, there is a fine line between helping and taking over.

Parents sometimes forget that children are learning discipline as well as content.  If you do your child’s homework, it may create feelings that he or she is not really a capable person.  “The primary purpose of education is to outfit children for self-sufficiency,” says Dr. Raymond Huntington, founder and chairman of the Huntington Learning Center.  “Children need to make mistakes in order to learn.  Helping your child is very important, but it is important to know when and how much assistance is just enough, and when you are taking on too much.  If you want your child to develop a successful attitude toward challenges, he or she must be allowed to apply effort and experience frustration.”

According to Dr. Huntington, there are many things parents can do to help children with homework hassles, without taking over their assignments:

•  Show your child how to find important information in a chapter by using introductions, headings, bolded phrases and summaries.

•  For major assignments, like a term paper, help your child break down the assignment into smaller, more manageable tasks. Students can budget their time by creating a project calendar. Creating an outline, planning research time, taking notes and writing the paper would be scheduled activities. This will help your child learn to structure what needs to be done and learn organizational skills to use in future assignments.

•  Remind your child to ask questions in class when the material is being presented. Teachers can provide guidance and will emphasize the most important information.
•  Set aside a block of time and a quiet, comfortable place for studying. Make sure your child completes homework assignments during this study time.

Homework is an educational tool, intended to teach children to organize their time and work efficiently without an adult’s supervision. You can help your child to handle this responsibility and develop the skills he or she will need for future academic challenges.

If your child is struggling with independent work, it may be more than just poor study skills. Your child may lack the basic reading or math skills needed to handle more advanced work. For more information, or to discuss a specific problem, contact Maggie Lage in Newark at 302-737-1150 or Harriet Weiss in Wilmington at 302-478-4343.

About Huntington Learning Center
Founded in 1977, Huntington Learning Center has just celebrated its 32nd anniversary as the nation’s longest-running supplemental education services provider. Huntington provides instruction in reading, writing, spelling, phonics, mathematics and study skills as well as SAT and ACT preparation to tens of thousands of students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Huntington prides itself on its unparalleled programs which specialize in helping parents, caregivers and educators identify the gaps in skills and knowledge that can limit learning potential, and in providing a personalized program of instruction to enable children to excel.

Testimonial:
“To the exceptional staff at Huntington, THANK YOU hardly seems like enough for all you have done for Ernest.  Not only did his grades improve dramatically, but his self confidence sky rocketed. He is actually looking forward to starting 10th grade in the fall. We are so thankful for your honesty, your input, and your kindness. You have made a difference, and we are forever grateful. May God bless each of you as you continue to touch the lives of many other young people.” With our most
sincere gratitude,
~ Ed & Rachel A.

Maggie Lage is the Executive Director of the Huntington Learning Center in Newark, 34 Liberty Plaza, Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE  19711. For more information or to schedule a consultation at the Newark location call 302-737-1150 or visit www.newark.huntingtonlearning.com.

Harriet Weiss is the Executive Director of the Huntington Learning Center in Wilmington, which is moving to 3615 Silverside Road, Talleyville Shopping Center, Wilmington, DE  19810.
For more information or to schedule a consultation at the Wilmington location, call 302-478-4343 or visit www.wilmington.huntingtonlearning.com.

College Entrance Exam Prep Workshop
Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m.

The Huntington Learning Centers in Newark and Wilmington are conducting a College Entrance Exam workshop on Thursday, November 5th at 7:00p.m.

Huntington’s Exam Prep Workshop covers both the SAT and the ACT. This presentation was developed exclusively for college-bound high school students and their parents, and is designed to guide them through the college entrance exam process. Today’s high school students need to be as prepared as possible. This program provides information on how students can achieve higher scores on the SAT or ACT in order to improve their odds of getting into the college of their dreams.
This workshop covers a wide range of topics related to college entrance exams and the college application process.

All students attending will be eligible for a $500 scholarship towards a Huntington Exam Prep Program. Space is limited.
Make your reservation today!

Newark: 302-737-1150    •    Wilmington: 302-478-4343