In this article, the author, a graduate student in special education, relates how she got her daughter with special needs to do homework. Her daughter's temper tantrums, when asked to do her homework, ruined the whole evening for their family. The author describes her daughter's homework intervention program which she developed and implemented. She encourages other parents to try it and recommends adjusting it to their child's ability level and their family's individual needs. In conclusion, homework doesn't have to be a headache every night. Positive rewards, clear expectations, academic prizes, and self-awareness can be used at home to make homework time a productive and uplifting part of the day's routine.