10/29/2026
Getting started on homework can be easier when the first step follows something a child looks forward to.
One approach is habit stacking: connecting a familiar routine to a specific next action. After school, that might mean making hot chocolate and popcorn, bringing the snack to the desk, then opening the planner and starting the first assignment.
The important part is the connection. Keep the sequence consistent so your child knows what comes next. Build it together, choosing something they enjoy and a first step they can manage.
Over time, that familiar routine can become the cue to begin.
For support developing routines that fit your child, learn about executive functioning coaching at Insight Collective:
https://www.insightcollective.net/academic