As the return to school approaches, so does something often dreaded by students and parents: homework. Brittney Schrick, extension family life specialist and associate professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, provides helpful tips for how parents can approach their children and their assignments. (University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture graphic.)

BACK TO SCHOOL: Tips for handling homework

  • By Rebekah Hall │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
Woman shopping for shoes for her son in a department store (Photo: iStock - Juanmonino)

Plan for back-to-school shopping during Iowa sales tax-free weekend

  • By Carol Ehlers │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Caring parents teaching financial education to their children while counting money together to put in the piggy bank (Photo: iStock - Antonio_Diaz)

Tips for Parents: Helping children understand time, talent and money

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension

Meditation

Monster House Plan #52-552. (Courtesy photo.)

House Plan

Southwest Pork Chops. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Family Features.)

Give your grilling game a flavor boost 

Salad plantation in a square garden at springtime, and some tomato plantation and flowers. (Photo: iStock - NCAImages)

How much sun do I get? A guide to sunlight assessment in the garden

Cucumbers (Photo: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)

Addressing problems when growing cucumbers

  • By Aaron J. Steil │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach