Provide your child with a work area which is free from distractions, bright distracting colors and loud noises. Anything that will pique your child's curiosity can grasp their attention and make them lose focus on their homework.
Work alongside your child, even if you are not helping them with their homework directly. As children age, they may not be as reliant on you as a parent to help them with their homework. If this becomes the case, sit in the same room as your child and read or do a quiet work-related activity. This will keep them from wondering what else is going on in the house while they are doing homework, and it will show them that you value the importance of academics too.
Create a daily routine that your child can follow. Children adapt very well to structure and predictability in their lives. Have a set time during the day that they are expected to sit down and work on homework.
Set the expectations you have for your child and communicate them to your child clearly so they know how to act. Tell them how long you expect them to sit and work on a project or piece of homework. Tell them how far along in the homework you expect them to be by the time you check in on them. Let them know what actions they should not be doing, such as playing games or surfing the internet during homework time. Children can only meet the expectations which have been set for them.
Explain to your child the importance of organization. Help them write a list of all homework due that week and then prioritize it with them. Provide your child with all the necessary organizational tools they will need to succeed such as pencil keepers, folders, binders or highlighters.