Recently, a babysitter shared on Reddit that the child’s mom told her not to do her homework while the baby is asleep. The mom actually told her that homework is too distracting, even though the ...

High schools today assume that students will receive and complete assignments in the Cloud. This means heavy computer use, and even heavier temptation for procrastination and distraction online. How ...

There’s a point in every study session where your phone becomes your enemy. You’re deep in your notes, and suddenly someone tags you in a meme. And just like that, you’ve lost twenty minutes, your ...

First, I have to give your son props for taking proactive steps to stay off his computer. That’s a great way to start trying to eliminate distractions. But you’re right; it’s not foolproof. No matter ...

Getting kids to do their homework can often feel like trying to get an elephant to give up its peanuts. If you don't have a functional kids' study area, you're ultimately making things even harder for ...

Fidgeting fifth-grader? Distracted teen? We get it. Homework time can be a drag. But it doesn't have to be. KETV's Waverle Monroe sat down with two psychologists to learn expert strategies to keep ...

With the new iPad Air offering additional processing power and performance, it’s becoming a great fit for a number of homework tasks. My kids use the new device for anything from movie making to art ...

Editor's note: In this monthly series, social media expert and Durham mom Laura Tierney, founder of The Social Institute, answers your questions about social media and kids. If you have a question for ...