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ADHD, LD, and an Educational Horror StoryOur expert advises a mother whose child has gone through seven different educational placements.Kids
Central Auditory Processing Deficit (CAPD)Children are sometimes misdiagnosed as having ADHD, when it's really a learning disability known as CAPD.Kids
Correlation Between ADHD and Gifted Children?Some of the traits noted in children with ADHD are also seen in children who are gifted or talented.School and Learning
45 Years Old and Can't SpellLearn where you can go to find out about organizations that focus on adult literacy.Kids
ADHD and the Wrong CrowdWhen a child gets involved with a "bad element" at school, he needs to find interests outside of school.Babies
Infant/Toddler Exercise ProgramsExercise programs can be exciting for both toddler and parent, but many of them are "more icing than cake."School and Learning
Seventh-Grader Falling Through the CracksWhat should a parent do when her child's grades plummet from A's and B's to D's?School and Learning
Expert Advice: Stressed About a New SchoolMoving to a new school and being the new kid almost always cause anxiety.School and Learning
Incentives for Good GradesPunishment or requiring certain grades will not result in a student doing his best.School and Learning
Kindergarteners Raising Money?An expert disapproves of dangling rewards in front of kindergartners for participating and raising the most money.School and Learning
Pros and Cons of School UniformsThere is no good scientific data to prove that wearing school uniforms in any grade leads to better academic performance or an improved school environment.Teens
Advice for Dad About Pubescent DaughterA single dad gets some advice about girls and puberty.School and Learning
Send First Grader Back to Kindergarten?Our expert calls a teacher's recommendation of demotion to kindergarten after only a few days in first grade "irresponsible, unprofessional, and not in the overall best interests" of a child.Kids
Son Seems ImmatureWhen a child seem young for his age, his teachers should be able to individualize in a way that will make the boy feel good about himself.School and Learning
Lack of Parent-Teacher CommunicationInstead of worrying about poor communication, a parent's major focus should be on whether her child is receiving a good education in a nurturing school.School and Learning
Retention for Bad BehaviorA mother wonders if her seven-year-old son, who is a good student, should be retained for behavioral problems.
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