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Reader Submissions: Ideas for Setting Up a Kids' Homework Area

Setting up a quiet and comfortable kids' homework area is one of the most important things we can do to help our children be successful in school. Having a homework area of their own can help kids focus on their work. Where you set up the homework area isn't as important as the fact that your child is comfortable there. Where did you set up your homework area? What aspects did you feel were important to include? And why do you think the homework area works for your child's needs?

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Where did you set up your child's homework area? When did you set it up, and has it changed since then? If so, why?

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