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My Child Is "Labeled" as BadIt is important that children get the help they need to behave appropriately at school.School and Learning
Homeschooling Two ChildrenFind out whether homeschooling your children is right for you.School and Learning
Standardized Test PreparationLearn what parents can do to help children perform to the best of their ability on standardized tests.Kids
Does My Son Have ADHD?A parent disagrees with her child's teachers, who think he has ADHD.Family Life
Daughter Maturing EarlyYour attitude toward your maturing daughter is the most important tool you have for helping her feel good about herself.Teens
Seventh-Grader with a Bad AttitudeA seventh-grader who has already been suspended several times, and is showing such a temper, is in desperate need of some tough love.Teens
Seventh-Graders Who Skip SchoolTruancy can be a major stumbling block in an adolescent's development -- educationally and emotionally.Teens
Depressed Teen Is Bored with SchoolThere are always going to be some classes that are boring. The challenge is to figure out how to make it through them with a minimum of effort.School and Learning
Seeking Provisions for an Average StudentYour rights as a parent are many, including the right to request help for your daughter. Sometimes, however, it can take time to find that one teacher, counselor, or aide who will assist you.Teens
Sixth-Grader Turns DisrespectfulThere is great pressure on adolescents by their peers not to conform and to be tough.School and Learning
When a Child Doesn't Care About GradesMost seventh-graders don't care about grades. There are other markers to look for, such as how a child tests, and how happy she is.School and Learning
Testing a Gifted Child with DyslexiaConcerns over valid test results for children with dyslexia are on target.School and Learning
Gifted, but Bad SpellerSpelling problems may indeed indicate a learning disability, but look for other indicators.School and Learning
Raven Intelligence TestFind information about the Ravens Intelligence Test.School and Learning
Spelling and Letter Grades in KindergartenWhen a child is given difficult spelling tests in kindergarten, have a talk with the teacher.School and Learning
Homeschooling Gifted ChildrenHomeschooling gifted children gives them the opportunity to progress at their own pace, pursue their own interests, and discover their hidden talents at a young age.
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