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Curbing Manipulative BehaviorWhen your child is willing to go to extremes to get her way, it's time to seek professional help.Kids
The Wrong PunishmentThe teacher has a right to punish your child, within reason, but occasionally the punishment may be misguided or even harmful.School and Learning
Colleges Look for Self-StartersAn expert advises a student to reduce the number of hours in a part-time job in order to focus on other activities -- especially those of his own creation.School and Learning
Workshops for Parents of High-School StudentsHere are some parent workshop ideas and some advice for the parents of high-school students. Learn how to find training in college prep, financial aid, at-home motivation, reading, and more.School and Learning
Don't Shortchange Math and ScienceIt's important to take all required math and science courses, even though they may not be required for your field of interest.School and Learning
Illegal Immigrants and CollegeWhile it isn't against the law for an illegal immigrant to enroll in a university, he or she may face some other difficulties.School and Learning
Music Aspirations in High SchoolWhen a child is interested in music, it's important to let him develop his musical talent and push himself to the highest level possible.School and Learning
Preschool May Not Be for Every ChildRead about the pros and cons of attending preschool or not attending.School and Learning
Computer Time for Three-Year-OldsHow much computer time is too much and how much computer time is just right for three-year-olds?School and Learning
Talking Your Child's New TeacherFind advice on how to help prepare a teacher for a child's individual needs.School and Learning
Few Preschool Choices for GiftedGiftedness is an extremely robust trait and can survive in all kinds of circumstances. For one thing, a child's giftedness is not going to go away.Kids
Gifted Eight-Year-Old Is LyingLying is common behavior in children, but it can be a serious problem. Ask yourself: How frequently does this behavior occur?Kids
Son Is Gifted, but Daughter Isn'tThe problem of having one sibling identified as gifted and the other not qualifying for the program is difficult, but not insurmountable.Kids
Is Giftedness Linked to GAD?There is not much research at this point that examines the possible connection between generalized anxiety disorder and giftedness.Kids
Where Do Babies Come From?Telling your curious child where babies come from requires tact and discretion, not to mention honesty.School and Learning
Adapt Lessons to Your Child's InterestsPlay to your child's interests in order to motivate him academically.
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