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Overweight DaughtersWhen children are overweight, it's more important to focus on good health and good nutrition than on losing weight.Kids
Making Discipline WorkGood discipline begins with a discussion of what is and is not acceptable behavior in your home.School and Learning
Parents and HomeworkThe more responsibility parents take for making sure homework gets completed, the more irresponsible their children will become.School and Learning
Tough Kindergarten CurriculumWhat should you do if you think your child's kindergarten class is too challenging?Teens
The Pressures of Middle SchoolThe move to middle school can be tough, even for the best of students.School and Learning
Request for Teacher IgnoredIn most cases, parents cannot request a child's teacher. Learn other ways that you can ensure your child has a good school year.School and Learning
LD and the GEDFind advice on how to help a child with LD prepare for the GED.School and Learning
Starting First Grade Without Reading SkillsFirst grade is when children traditionally learn how to read; a child does not need to enter the grade already reading.School and Learning
Repeating KindergartenRepeating a grade at this age can sometimes be beneficial.Kids
LD and ADHD?No teacher can make a "diagnosis" of a learning disability or an attention deficit disorder.Kids
Bright Child Is StrugglingIf testing by your local school district finds no problems in your child, it may be time to seek a more comprehensive independent evaluation.Kids
ADHD Medications Not WorkingAlthough it can certainly make a dramatic difference, medication alone is rarely the cure-all for ADHD.School and Learning
Funding for Gifted KidsAlthough a definition of giftedness has existed since the early 1970s, mandates for services and funding for programs have been slow in coming.School and Learning
The International Baccalaureate ProgrammeIB offers programmes for the primary years (ages 3-12), the middle years (ages 11-16), and a diploma programme for the final two years of high school.School and Learning
Big Differences in Daughter's Test ScoresA school psychologist can explain the various tests (e.g., what they are designed to measure), discuss your daughter's performance, and comment on how that is relevant to her current performance.School and Learning
Meeting a Gifted Child's NeedsBefore making a decision about placement for a gifted child, it's a good idea to consult a pediatric psychologist or child clinical psychologist.
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