Have your child experiment with the best time to complete homework. Some households set-up time immediately after the child gets home from school. Have them determine what their biggest deterrents to studying are. It is necessary to keep distractions during the assigned study-time to a minimum. Turn off the TV, the phone, computer and video games during this time.
Some people really do require a drop-dead deadline in order to do their best work.
Some people like to break deadlines down into a series of smaller deadlines to keep stress to a minimum. Training your child to plan out assignments and break down major projects into smaller mini-projects will help them develop good time management skills. Consistent study area - always attempt to have your child use this same area for studying. This will help prepare your child's mindset for serious studying. Ensure that your child's study area is reasonably clear of clutter and is well lit.