Expert Advice

Toddlers
Homeschooling a Child with Speech ProblemsAdvice from a homeschooling expert on homeschooling a child with speech problems.
Toddlers
Home Therapy for a LispAdvice from a homeschooling expert on helping a child with a lisp at home.
Toddlers
Bilingual BabiesLearn how to introduce your child to two languages.
Toddlers
Speech Therapy at HomeReading to your child may be one of the best forms of speech therapy.
Toddlers
Gifted Boy Lacks Fine Motor SkillsIt is very possible to have a gifted child who is verbally/linguistically gifted, but delayed in fine motor skill development.
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NightmaresYou never know what might give your child nightmares, but the solution is constant encouragement.
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Should We Have Our Three-Year-Old Tested?It's advisable to postpone testing until a child is ready to enter kindergarten.
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Talkative KindergartenerLearn why being "too social" in kindergarten can lead to problems in future years.
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Two-Year-Old Having Night TerrorsNight terrors happen when a child (usually a toddler) arouses from a deep sleep without totally waking up. The best thing to do is try to keep your daughter asleep.
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Speech Problems and HomeschoolingMost books on speech development mention seven as the cutoff age, but eight or even nine may be more accurate.
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Emotional HistrionicsLearn the best way to deal with a child whose emotional nature is having a negative effect on those around him.
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Homeschooling and Speech DisabilitySpeech programs tend not to be particularly helpful. Maturity is the biggest factor for attaining clear speech.
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Bilingual TroubleSome students have a difficult time learning more than one language.
Toddlers
Speech Problem in 22-Month-Old?A child who is jabbering away unintelligibly may be unable to produce speech sounds.
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Bathroom TalkAn increased interest in bathroom behavior and talk is normal for children at certain stages of development, but don't let it get out of hand.
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Reading Resources for a PreschoolerThe best thing to do for young children who want to "read" is to read, read, read to them. You can also play word games.
Toddlers
What to Do About Night TerrorsNight terrors may seem like nightmares, but the child is actually in a stage of sleep where she does not dream at all.
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Three-Year-Old Stopped Using PottyIt is not unusual to have to re-teach potty skills to a child, but be aware of signs of a possible medical problem.
Toddlers
Heart MurmursMany kids have murmurs heard by the doctor, but not all types are necessarily a problem.
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Poor Fine-Motor SkillsFind tips on how to strengthen your child's fine-motor skills.

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