Time-Saving Tips for Busy Parents Helping with Homework
Trying to squeeze in time to support your child’s schoolwork can feel impossible when your evenings are already overflowing. Between juggling multiple kids, a job, endless laundry, dinners, swimming lessons, missing shoes, no milk, meltdowns, music practice, birthday parties, broken goggles, lunch prep, and the occasional sibling wrestling match — all before bedtime — it’s easy to feel like there’s no space left for homework.
Sound familiar?
Finding enough time to sit with each child, review what they’ve been learning, identify where they’re struggling, and source the right resources can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve pulled together these practical organisation tips to make homework help more manageable.
1. Set Up a Homework-Only Space
Create a quiet, clutter-free spot dedicated to study time. This not only gives you and your child the mental and physical space to focus but also saves precious minutes spent searching for lost textbooks or stationery. A designated workspace also reinforces that schoolwork matters — to both you and them.
2. Use Tools to Stay Organised
Leverage free online tools and apps to plan homework schedules, track progress, and keep both you and your child accountable. Platforms like Trello or Asana can help you break projects into tasks, attach necessary resources, and update progress. A shared Google Calendar can also keep everyone on the same page, accessible from any device.
3. Set Achievable Goals
Don’t aim to finish an entire project or revise half a textbook in one evening. Break assignments into smaller, manageable chunks — for younger kids, aim for no more than 30 minutes a night per subject. If time allows, you can always add more.
4. Avoid Multitasking
Focus breeds focus. When you give homework your full attention, your child is more likely to do the same. If you step away to cook dinner or check emails, their concentration will slip too. A short, dedicated block of focus time can make the process faster and more effective.
5. Know When to Delegate
There are only so many hours in a day. You can’t attend every school meeting, cook a fresh meal every night, meet all your work deadlines, and still supervise every homework task. Sometimes outsourcing is the smartest move.
With Aussie Edu Hub, students can upload and work through their homework directly with their tutor. An expert educator can answer questions, walk through problems, and use custom learning materials to reinforce understanding — freeing up your time for other family priorities. Parents can join the session or review the work afterward. The key is finding a balance that works for your household.
