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Teacher Wants to Help Child with LDA second-grade teacher seeks suggestions for helping a child with LD and ADHD be successful in the classroom.
Kids
Mom Worried About Slow LearnerIf a child is steadily (though slowly) acquiring the skills needed for reading and other areas, it's not likely that there is a learning disability.
Teens
Teen Smoking PotOur expert tells a teen, "I am here to tell you that you can feel a lot better about yourself and your life."
Family Life
Avoiding Sibling RivalryIt's normal for a child to have many conflicting emotions regarding the arrival of a younger sibling.
Kids
Boy Has "To Kill" ListAn expert advises immediate psychological counseling for a child, as well as contacting school authorities.
Babies
Baby Hates CribFind helpful tips on how to get a child to sleep in his crib.
Kids
Epilepsy and ImmunizationsAlthough there is an increased risk of post-vaccination seizures after DTP, there is no evidence that pertussis immunization causes permanent brain damage or epilepsy.
Kids
Letter Recognition Problems and LDA large difference between IQ and achievement does not necessarily indicate learning disabilities.
Kids
Homeschooling Out of FearGiven all the school killings in recent years, many parents are having second thoughts about enrolling or keeping their children in school.
Teens
Student Wants to Learn MoreStudents are answering their true calling when they pick up a book to read on their own or challenge themselves in their coursework.
Toddlers
Affectionate Four-Year-OldOur expert analyzes a husband's negative response to his son's affectionate nature.
Teens
Girl Regrets Having SexAfter a bad first experience with sex, a teen wants to know what she can do to feel better about herself.
School and Learning
Grade Spans in Middle SchoolsRead about the pros and cons of housing sixth-graders with ninth-graders.
Family Life
Girl Changes Mind About Custody DecisionA father is disappointed and hurt when his daughter changes her mind about a custody decision.
School and Learning
Gifted KindergartnerA parent is well-advised to consider the benefits and costs of her son's advanced work in kindergarten.
Kids
Daughter Lies RepeatedlyA mother seeks advice about how to handle her 11-year-old's repeated lying and disobedience.

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