List them on a calendar, day by day. Every home needs consistent rules children can depend on. Put a plan into action, and follow through. Set limits on TV viewing so that everyone can get work done with less background noise. Watch TV with your children and talk about what you see.
Homework has to be done.
Let children know that this is what you value. Remind them of specific successes they have had in the past perhaps in swimming, soccer, cooking, or in doing a difficult homework assignment. Don't expect or demand perfection. If you have criticisms or suggestions, make them in a helpful way. The time we spend exchanging ideas at home with our children is vitally important in setting the tone, the attitudes, and the behaviors that make the difference in school.