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Gifted First Grader Is a "Holy Terror"Misbehavior can sometimes be caused by a mismatch between what a child is being asked to do and what is developmentally appropriate.Kids
Questions About ADHDThere are many reasons why a child may have trouble staying on task, and a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD should not be made lightly.Kids
Lack of Support from Family DoctorWhen the "expert" opinions don't match, what should a parent do?School and Learning
Fifth-Grader Struggling with MathWhen a child is struggling with math, here's how to determine whether she has a problem that should be investigated.School and Learning
Centers that Test for DyslexiaYour child does not have to be attending a public school in order to receive a full evaluation to see if she's dyslexic.School and Learning
Improving Reading ComprehensionFind suggestions for how to improve reading comprehension in your child.School and Learning
How to Move Son on to More Challenging SchoolworkFind some suggestions for motivating a bright child.Toddlers
Reading Resources for a PreschoolerThe best thing to do for young children who want to "read" is to read, read, read to them. You can also play word games.Kids
Son Not Communicating at HomeA child with ADD expends two the three times the energy in school as a typical child, and needs some downtime when he gets home.Kids
Gifted Girl Needs FriendsA lack of social skills is one of the most heart-wrenching problems for many gifted children.Kids
Gifted UnderachieverLD and giftedness are not an unusual combination. A proper evaluation for LD should take giftedness into account.Kids
Is Private School Better Than Public School?There is no evidence that gifted children do better in private than in public school. They do best when their needs are met.School and Learning
Finding the PositivesTry to find the strengths in each child.School and Learning
Gifted in MathConsider many options in supporting a child's math giftedness.Kids
Gender IdentityHow much stock should you put in a young girl's assertion that she wants to be a boy?Kids
Preventing ViolenceUnless they're taught differently from an early age, children might resort to using their fists to solve problems.
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