Kids
Retained Child Now Bored in SchoolOpportunities for children who are bored in school should not be limited to school.School and Learning
Impulsive Four-Year-OldLearn some techniques for calming an impulsive four-year-old, to prepare him for kindergarten.School and Learning
Toddlers in Montessori SchoolForcing your child to attend school at a young age could be damaging to his future attitude toward school.Kids
Son Spends Too Much Time on ComputerIt's not a healthy practice for a child to spend three to five hours per day on the computer.Kids
Son in Boarding School Loses Friend to SuicideA parent asks our expert, "How can I help my son deal with his friend's suicide when he's so far from home?"School and Learning
Afraid to Go to CollegeIt is normal to experience anxiety over going to college.Teens
Parents Forbid Riding in Cars with FriendsIt's not only the inexperience of teenage drivers that contributes greatly to teen auto accidents, but also how teens behave with their peers in a car.Kids
Abusive Preschool ClassmateA parent considers removing her child from preschool because of an abusive classmate.School and Learning
Fifth-Grader Suffers from Homework StressSomething is wrong when a child starts having stomach pains in response to the stress of schoolwork.School and Learning
SAT or ACT Scores Count for AthletesHow important are SAT or ACT scores?School and Learning
CAPD and New SchoolWhen a child has a valid IEP, her school is required by law to provide the services called for in that document.School and Learning
Reading Difficulties and RetentionOur expert questions a school counselor's recommendation of retention for a fourth-grader.School and Learning
Father Questions Son's College ChoiceIt's wise to adopt a supportive attitude about your child's choice of college, and to respect his choice unless he gives you cause not to honor it.School and Learning
Feeling Pressured to Put Child in PreschoolLong before the notion of preschool, kids flourished and matured as they creatively explored the worlds of their home, family, and nature.Kids
Six-Year-Old Too Affectionate?Occasionally hugging another classmate is not unacceptable behavior in a six-year-old.Toddlers
Teaching Kids to ShareWhen we allow kids to settle situations like these on their own, we give them lessons at many developmental levels.
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