• Establish a school/homework routine for when your child comes home from school, after school care, etc. I like to call it a "school routine" because it's easy for a student to say homework was finished at school, which puts an end to the routine before it is even established. The routine should include a specific conversation about what was learned in the classroom. You might want to try rotating the subject each day - one day talk about math, the next reading, etc. Do not allow your child to say "nothing" - press for detailed information. This helps your child to get in the habit of reflecting on his or her learning. Once you have reviewed the learning, then talk about what is coming up - tests, projects, etc. Help your child create a plan for completion. Even if there is no homework, get your child into the habit of spending between 15 - 30 minutes reading (either aloud with you or silently). Then be sure to ask your child about what is read - being able to summarize and sequence story events are critical to learning.
• Create a specific space for the school routine. Whether it's at the kitchen table or a desk doesn't really matter as long as you are consistent with the area. Get a container and stock it with pens, pencils, tape, glue, scissors, and paper. This way you eliminate the need for searching for these materials each time work needs to be completed.
• If mornings are an issue, create a space where all backpacks, lunch kits, shoes, etc. are placed each day so you and your child know exactly where to find each item. This should cut down on the morning rush. I kept a crate for each of my children with their name on it - without that system we would never have made it out the door!
• If organization is an issue, try getting your child an accordion file to store papers in instead of individual folders or a notebook. Have a section in front for papers that need to be completed. Periodically check through the file to make sure your child is putting papers in the right sections.  

As a mother of four and grandmother of three, I remember how hectic it was trying to deal with making dinner, helping with homework, and getting everyone and myself out the door each morning. Parenting is hard, but creating some routines can help make your life a little easier.