Elementary School

Read tips to determine whether your young child is being challenged in school.

Are timed math tests appropriate in first grade? Read what this expert says.

Fifth-graders often need to see the relevance of something before they are ready to show interest.

What specific life skills should a third-grader know?

Learn some ways to tell if your child is ready to move up.

Here's expert advice on how to help your child get organized.

Make sure your child knows what is expected of him in fourth grade.

Read why this expert thinks retention is not the answer.

Is your child obsessed with Bart Simpson? Don't have a cow. Find out what the experts define as typical behavior for a ten-year-old.

This article describes what experts define as typical behavior for an eight-year-old.

Is your child a worrier? It may be a phase. Find out what the experts define as typical behavior for a seven-year-old.

Does your child need to be the star of the show? It could be a phase. Find out what experts define as typical behavior for a six-year-old.

Find out which skills your child should be learning in fourth grade.

What tests or evaluations should be performed to decide whether a child is ready for first grade?

Find out how much responsibility your third-grader should have when it comes to homework.

Here are some simple things you can do at home with your fourth-grader to build her academic skills.

Read about a typical workload for a fourth-grader and how to help him organize effectively.

How can parents go about identifying the real reasons for their child's difficulties in school?