The following is a helpful article on how to set homework goals, routines, age-appropriate time expectations, and manageable incentive plans to help your child complete homework. The author really lays everything out nicely – not just leaving you with a good concept that you cannot implement.

http://www.nasponline.org/resources/home_school/homework.aspx

If other parents have good suggestions for how to overcome/better manage the dreaded homework time, PLEASE leave these suggestions in the comments section.