My child can't do homework unless I sit with her practically completing all the work myself. Discuss family events and plans with your children with a special focus on when your children will have time to complete homework and when they won't. This will help them organize their time especially when faced with long-term assignments. Make a homework calendar with your child so they have visual cues for family events and homework completion. Include after school time, weekends, and evenings.
Some students find it easier to come home, complete homework and then watch TV or play with friends.
Some children work better with music on and some need complete quiet in order to best concentrate. Experiment with your child to find the best environment for each child. Start with the most difficult subject when attention and energy are at their height. If an elementary student is becoming frustrated, or if homework is taking an exorbitant amount of time, speak with your child's teacher and devise a plan.