January 14, 2026 — On this week's episode of The Inside Scoop, host David Owen talks with Birney Elementary school counselor Ramona Russell about how families can best deal with homework when students are away from the classroom.
This conversation explores the fine line between when a parent should intervene when a student is becoming frustrated with their homework and how to best proceed to help, while also ensuring that a learning moment can occur.
The conversation explores how to determine that fine line when a parent should step in as a student becomes frustrated with their homework, and how to proceed in a way that ensures a learning moment can take place.
Owen and Russell discuss the realities of students being brought to tears, showing physical signs of anxiety and stress, and verbalizing their frustration with work they do not understand in the moment.
In this podcast, you’ll hear helpful tips on managing homework-related stress and advice on how parents can help manage a student’s time at home to ensure they still get a break from the classroom while completing their tasks.
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