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Homework Buddy Timer: Focus in 10-Minute Waves
A buddy + timer routine that makes homework starts painless and breaks predictable.
Mom&Dad Tracker Team
August 30, 2025 · 4 min read
The start problem
Kids avoid starting because the task feels endless. Short waves shrink the mountain and build momentum.
Set the buddy + timer
Sit nearby as the 'buddy'. 10 minutes focus, 2 minutes stretch/snack. Repeat 3 cycles. The buddy only cheers and asks one question.
Track and celebrate
Log cycles in Mom&Dad Tracker. Celebrate 'start wins' more than 'finished pages'—starts compound into progress.