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title: 'Video: 5 ways to reduce homework stress for you and your child'
description: How can you create a less stressful learning environment for your child at home? Get tips on how to reduce homework stress for your child (and for you).
slug: video-5-ways-to-reduce-homework-stress-for-you-and-your-child-with-learning-and-thinking-differences
published: '2019-10-16T11:56:49.931Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/video-5-ways-to-reduce-homework-stress-for-you-and-your-child-with-learning-and-thinking-differences
lang: en
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# Video: 5 ways to reduce homework stress for you and your child

Homework can be a huge source of stress for kids — and for you. Watch as an expert gives tips on how to ease tension and [schedule fun breaks](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/brain-breaks-what-you-need-to-know). Then explore other [ways to manage homework challenges](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/homework-strategies).

[![Video](https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/4B53A4888A7C47308B6389E821814B39/3b645ee7f8121763431c26110f27536a/100418_Video_5_Ways_to_Reduce_Stress_at_Home_When_You_Have_Kids_With_Learning_and_Attention_Issues.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/IG4DatNIxu8)

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