You’ve probably noticed that children have a lot more homework today than you did. And it seems a lot harder! According to a University of Michigan study, the amount of time children ages three to 11 spent studying at home each week increased about 50 percent from 1981 to 1997—from one hour, 25 minutes to two hours, seven minutes.

For kids ages nine to 11, it was 3.5 hours per week—almost an hour more than in 1981. Many parents are not able to help their children with this much homework because of time issues or after-school obligations–or because the parents themselves have difficulties with math, writing, or science. These feelings of helplessness or inadequacy can lead to stress on both the child and the parent . . . which doesn’t do either one any good.

Because we saw the increased stress placed on our families, and witnessed firsthand what that stress can do to your relationship with your child, we knew that something had to be done. That’s why Fusion Learning Center opened the Homework Café^sm. Complete with snacks, the Homework Café is a relaxed, fully staffed learning environment where children of all ages can come for an hour—or as long as they need—for guidance, supervision, and help with their homework.

At the Homework Café, your child never needs a reservation or appointment. It’s open Sunday through Thursday. The Homework Café is low cost too, and is open not only to our registered students, but also to all students in the community.

Homework Café^sm Hours and Fees

Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.*

Sunday,Hours vary — Please consult staff

(Summer hours vary–please consult staff)