A second-grade teacher seeks suggestions for helping a child with LD and ADHD be successful in the classroom.
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Virtually every child in the country has heard--or seen--stories about students like themselves being gunned down, the school shooting in Parkland, FL being the most recent. How do you talk to your kids after something like this happens? How do you address their fears and keep them feeling safe in their home and in their schools? Dr. Alvin Poussaint and the American School Counselor Association have some advice.
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An expert advises immediate psychological counseling for a child, as well as contacting school authorities.
Given all the school killings in recent years, many parents are having second thoughts about enrolling or keeping their children in school.
A mother seeks advice about how to handle her 11-year-old's repeated lying and disobedience.
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Teachers are not physicians and cannot recommend any medical intervention, including medication for ADHD.
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