Mom Dislikes Daughter's Boyfriend
A mother asks how she can express her fears to her daughter about her boyfriend, without putting her on the defensive. read more
August 22, 2001
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When Girls Are Ashamed of Their Bodies
It's no day at the beach for girls with a negative body image. read more
August 22, 2001
Mini-Popsicle-Stick Kite
Use these instructions to make a real kite from scratch, and then fly it around or use it as a decoration! read more
August 21, 2001
Early Kindergarten or Stay with Peers?
This complicated question has no easy answers, and demands some soul-searching on the part of the parents. read more
August 21, 2001
Dealing with Not Being the Best
When a child is discouraged by not being the best in her class, it is helpful to find the source of her need to be the best. read more
August 21, 2001
Grandparent Wants to Help Gifted Grandchild
Grandparents can assume some wonderfully unique and significant roles in the lives of their gifted grandchildren. read more
August 21, 2001
Should Gifted Daughter Skip into Middle School?
Skipping a child a year means that she will always be one of the youngest students in her class, which may be difficult for her. read more
August 21, 2001
Will She Always Be Gifted?
Children who test as gifted early on typically continue to score in the upper ranges of intelligence tests. read more
August 21, 2001
Battling for Gifted Needs in the Classroom
Educational concerns are not always the real basis for objections to special programs. read more
August 21, 2001
Punishing an Underachiever
There is no definitive way to explain why some gifted children do not achieve their potential. Likewise, there are no universal solutions. read more
August 21, 2001
What Type of Praise Works Best?
Some people believe that praise has positive effects on a child's self-esteem; others suggest that praise can have unexpected negative results. read more
August 21, 2001
Gifted, ADD, and Disorganized
Forgetfulness and lack of organization are often associated with ADHD. These traits are even more frustrating in the case of a gifted student. read more
August 21, 2001