Expert Advice

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Positive Behavior PlanTeam up with the teacher to devise a positive behavior plan for your child.
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Held BackThe social impact of being held back often outweighs the educational benefits. Help your child get through this difficult episode.
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Results MatterIt's great when teachers offer struggling students extra help, but make sure you see the results yourself.
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Gifted and DistractedA gifted teen needs some real experience to make the connection between school and the positive end result in the future.
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Mom Tired of NaggingA child needs to understand the concept of personal responsibility before you let him "fly without a net."
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Should Gifted Twin Skip Ahead?Grade skipping one twin and not the other is not the best idea.
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Should My Son Skip a Grade?Skipping a grade raises issues down the road for boys.
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The Best Age to Hold Back Your ChildKindergarten and first grade are the best times to hold back a child.
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Developmental ReadinessLack of developmental readiness is the best reason to hold a child back.
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Making Sense of a Second OpinionHere's how to reconcile differing opinions on your child's behavior.
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My Child Is "Labeled" as BadIt is important that children get the help they need to behave appropriately at school.
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Standardized Test PreparationLearn what parents can do to help children perform to the best of their ability on standardized tests.
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When a Child Doesn't Care About GradesMost seventh-graders don't care about grades. There are other markers to look for, such as how a child tests, and how happy she is.
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Raven Intelligence TestFind information about the Ravens Intelligence Test.
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Unmotivated Child Upsets MotherWhen a child stops trying in school, parents need to remember that it is their child's responsibility to pass -- not theirs.
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Flunking Eighth GradeThere are logical steps a parent can take when his eighth-grader refuses to do his homework.
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Uncomfortable School SituationFind ways to support and help a child in a difficult school environment.
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Talking in ClassWhile there's obviously nothing wrong with a child being social, you do need to teach him not to interrupt the teacher.
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Failing GradesLearn what you can do to figure out what's causing your child's failing grades.
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Attitude Problem in SchoolIf your child has a bad attitude in school, it's time to plan a conference.

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