Kids

When your child is willing to go to extremes to get her way, it's time to seek professional help.

The teacher has a right to punish your child, within reason, but occasionally the punishment may be misguided or even harmful.

Lying is common behavior in children, but it can be a serious problem. Ask yourself: How frequently does this behavior occur?

The problem of having one sibling identified as gifted and the other not qualifying for the program is difficult, but not insurmountable.

There is not much research at this point that examines the possible connection between generalized anxiety disorder and giftedness.

Telling your curious child where babies come from requires tact and discretion, not to mention honesty.

Employ "logical consequences" in order to encourage your child to receive instruction.

Your children may resist group activities if they feel you are pushing too hard for them to get involved.

A child with several unfounded fears may simply be trying to get attention.

A daughter's call for help concerns her mother.

What's worse: the fact that your son lies, or what he's lying about?

What should you do when school personnel are not familiar with giftedness traits?

Learn what steps to take to help a student qualify for special-education assistance at college.

A bright five-year-old can be expected to ask about where babies come from.

Children can be given specific instruction on how to calm down and relax.

Our fifth-grader has just been diagnosed as ADD. We want him to be able to do the best he can, but we're worried about putting him on drugs. What would you advise?

Gifted persons of any age can perceive situations more intensely, and the outcome is sometimes depression.

Homeschooling is very effective for most children labeled ADD. Children who have learning and/or behavior problems in the school system may even become symptom-free after a year or two of homeschooling.