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Use Your WordsTalking about one's feelings can help solve anger and frustration.Teens
Sex EdHow much should a 12-year-old learn about abortions?School and Learning
Teacher vs. TutorWhen the school and the tutor provide different assessments of your child's readiness, you should probably believe the school.Kids
When Your Child Is a BraggartBragging about his abilities can easily cause a child trouble socially.School and Learning
Dyslexia?Many young children write letters and numbers backward. If they're still doing so by third grade, it may be time to check for dyslexia.School and Learning
Problems with First-Grade TeacherUnfortunately, sometimes a teacher is just not a good match for a child.Kids
Qualifying for Special EducationIn general, children attend special-education classes if their academic and/or social needs cannot be met in a less restrictive environment.School and Learning
ADHD and Homework OrganizationFind step-by-step instructions for helping a child learn homework organization skills.School and Learning
Building Organizational SkillsOrganizational skills are critical for children with ADHD or LD.Kids
ADHD, Depression, and 504 PlansMost teachers have had minimal or no course work about the needs of children with ADHD.School and Learning
Remediating Math DisabilitiesChildren with dyscalculia can exhibit problems in math for many different reasons.School and Learning
Homeschooling and LDThere are things to consider before attempting to homeschool a child with LD.Kids
School Testing for ADDFind information about testing for ADHD.Kids
Natural Product for ADD?Avoid using any product for ADHD that has not been rigorously tested both for safety and for effectiveness.Kids
Nonverbal LD, ADHD, and Post-Traumatic StressA parent who seeks a new school for her son wants to know what questions to ask about teaching methods for nonverbal LD.School and Learning
Testing for DyslexiaEarly identification of dyslexia will give a child her best chance of catching up to her peers quickly.
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