Preschool ExpectationsAnother Year of Preschool?Find out what benefits another year of preschool might have for a four-year-old. ...- DyslexiaDyslexia and RetentionA child who is happy, well adjusted, and performing on grade level, even if that is below the class average, should move up with his class. ...
- Holding Your Child BackRepeating Second GradeIs retention is the best way to educate a child? ...
- Holding Your Child BackSon Is Not Ready to GraduateA mother disagrees with the administrators of her son's school, who believe he has received a "fair and appropriate public education" and should graduate. ...
- Holding Your Child BackIs Retention the Answer?Read why this expert feels that retention usually doesn't work. ...
- Holding Your Child BackNine-Year-Old Retained TwiceOur expert suspects a learning disability in a nine-year-old, and advises the mother to seek an evaluation by the school. ...
Holding Your Child BackTop Signs of Trouble for Grades K-8Do you know what's expected of your child this year at school? Find out what skills and knowledge he'll need to succeed in his grade level at school, and look for red flags that may indicate he's not quite prepared academically or developmentally...
AAP Says Interactive Screen Time Can Be HealthyWhen it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.- Holding Your Child BackRepeating KindergartenRepeating a grade at this age can sometimes be beneficial. ...
- Holding Your Child BackADHD, Reading Problems, and RetentionRetention in a grade rarely has any positive effect unless there is also a change in the support services that the student receives. ...
- Holding Your Child BackSummer SchoolRetention may not be necessary with enough skill-building during the summer. ...
- DyslexiaDyslexia and RetentionA child who is happy, well adjusted, and performing on grade level, even if that is below the class average, should move up with his class. ...
- 2nd Grade Milestones and ObstaclesReady to Move Up? Or Not?Learn some ways to tell if your child is ready to move up. ...
- Holding Your Child BackChoosing to Repeat a GradeIt's rarely a good idea to hold back a good student simply because she wants to stick around. ...
- Holding Your Child BackWhen Retention FailsHolding your child back a grade can backfire. What do you do then? ...
- Holding Your Child BackRetention for a Gifted LD/ADD Child?Our expert is skeptical about retaining a gifted child with LD or ADHD. ...
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- Holding Your Child BackThe Problems with RetentionAlthough repeating a grade can initially help a child academically, sometimes doing so can have far-reaching effects. ...
