Kindergarten Reading Skills
This expert explains that the focus in the typical kindergarten class is on teaching children pre-reading skills. read more
March 7, 2002
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Seventeen-Year-Old Is in Trouble with the Law
When a teen runs afoul of the law, it's important to let him know that you will support him in all except behavior that endangers him or the family. read more
March 5, 2002
Eighth-Grader Not Trying in School
Not doing well might be a bid for attention -- any kind of attention, even if it's bad. read more
March 5, 2002
Friend Is Cutting Herself
The school counselor and/or nurse should be able to advise the best way to handle this situation. It's important to avoid breaking the girl's trust. read more
March 5, 2002
Kids and Smoking
When parents' suspicions are aroused, they may have to exercise their rights and obligations by invading their child's privacy. read more
March 5, 2002
Sixth-Grader Has Attitude Problems
Parents need to agree on some rules for their child, when an attitude problem sets in. read more
March 5, 2002
Finding Books for an Advanced Reader
Finding topics of interest is a common problem for young readers with advanced ability. read more
March 4, 2002
Homeschooling a Dyslexic Child
Yes, there may be advantages to homeschooling your dyslexic child, and no, in most states you do not have to be specially trained to teach your child. read more
March 4, 2002
Learning Methods for Gifted Child with ADD
You do not have to jump into a curriculum package or specific course of study after your child leaves school. Spend some time adjusting to your homesc... read more
March 4, 2002
Is My Child Reading on His Grade Level?
There are ways to determine if your child is reading on his grade level. But you do not have to judge your homeschooled child by traditional school st... read more
March 4, 2002
Definition of Homeschooling
Homeschooling means learning outside of the public or private school environment. For most families, their "schooling" involves being out and about ea... read more
March 4, 2002
Moving Ahead with an IEP
Even when a learning disabled child is making little progress, for their social health it may be better to keep them with children their own age. read more
March 1, 2002