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Six-Year-Old with Reading DifficultiesSpecific reading comprehension troubles, such as difficulty with rhyming words or sight words, don't usually signal a catastrophic problem.School and Learning
Problems with Reading Comprehension/RetentionProblems with reading comprehension/retention could be indicative of a learning disability or an attention deficit disorder.School and Learning
Reading Takes a Backseat to TV and ComputerDon't be afraid to turn off the TV! Limit time on the computer to half an hour. But don't force the reading issue or your child will rebel.School and Learning
Seventh-Grader's Trouble with ReadingHere is an expert's advice to a seventh-grader who is struggling with reading.School and Learning
Improving Reading Skills in Middle SchoolOur expert advises a seventh-grader how to improve reading skills.School and Learning
Gifted Boy Hates WritingFind out what to do when your bright child dislikes writing.School and Learning
First-Grade Writer's Block?How can you help your early writer come up with writing topics?School and Learning
The D'Nealian Handwriting MethodLearn some advantages and disadvantages of the D'Nealian handwriting method.School and Learning
Reading ComprehensionWhen ADHD isn't the cause of your child's trouble with reading comprehension, there are some other factors to consider.School and Learning
Gifted, but Bad SpellerSpelling problems may indeed indicate a learning disability, but look for other indicators.School and Learning
Helping a Reluctant ReaderDiscover some methods to help a child who hates to read.School and Learning
Middle School Reading LevelsLearn what level a typical middle-school child should be reading at.School and Learning
He Hates Reading!What can you do if your child hates to read?School and Learning
Multiplication Facts HelpLearn techniques to help your child master multiplication facts.School and Learning
Improving Reading ComprehensionFind suggestions for how to improve reading comprehension in your child.School and Learning
Gifted in MathConsider many options in supporting a child's math giftedness.School and Learning
Concerned About Third-Grade NieceA third-grader is unable to read, can't do her homework without a great deal of assistance, and doesn't understand much of any subject.School and Learning
Band Music and LearningIs it possible that sounds coming from an adjacent band room may have a negative effect on what's going on in the classroom?School and Learning
Nine-Year-Old Has Trouble with SpellingMany kids can learn their spelling words before a test and then seem to "lose" the words at the time of the actual test.School and Learning
The SQ3R Method of ReadingLearn what the SQ3R method of reading is, and how it can help with reading comprehension.
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