Select a well-lit, comfortable, quiet spot in your home, and make that a designated homework area. Find a quiet area without distractions. A place without a television, radio, or stereo is optimal. Make sure this spot is away from others who are not doing homework. Either find a place that is well-lit or create an area with a lot of light.
Poor lighting creates eye fatigue.
Make sure that area has the necessary supplies close at hand. Find a good time to do homework, and have your child study within this time frame every day. Encourage your child to do his best work and to get it done on time. Do not do the homework for your child. If there is something he doesn't understand, guide him or her through the directions in order that her or she may reach the goal his or herself.