1. Review each individual assignment or the homework packet Before your student begins her winter holiday homework, carefully review each assignment that she has been given.

Do your holiday homework and save a packet When many of us have booked our beach holiday deals, the last thing on our minds is changing currency or checking the best options for spending money.

All in all, we are not convinced that homework packets, especially over the holiday break, are beneficial to anyone, let alone stressed out parents and over-scheduled children.

Should the summer holidays be a time to chill out and forget about school or is it good to do some homework to keep those skills fresh? We want to hear your thoughts.