I want to help my kids succeed academically.

But, like parents everywhere, I don’t always know whether to lend a hand with their homework – or let them handle all their assignments on their own. It’s easy to find advice advocating either approach.

Daniel Hamlin, a University of Oklahoma education policy scholar, presents new research designed to help resolve this quandary.

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When their kids get older, parents should try to phase out homework help. goodluz/Shutterstock.com

Should parents help their kids with homework?

Daniel Hamlin, University of Oklahoma

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    Nicola Di Girolamo, Oklahoma State University

    Scientists have identified the world's smallest animal - for now. It could be possible smaller creatures exist that have not yet been discovered.

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"Whether you love or hate flying, expect longer flights in the future as more efficient planes allow airlines to go ever farther."

 

Why would anyone want to sit on a plane for over 18 hours? An economist takes the world's longest flight

 

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