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    Read tips to determine whether your young child is being challenged in school.

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    Are timed math tests appropriate in first grade? Read what this expert says.

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    Fifth-graders often need to see the relevance of something before they are ready to show interest.

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    What specific life skills should a third-grader know?

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    Learn some ways to tell if your child is ready to move up.

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    Here's expert advice on how to help your child get organized.

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    Make sure your child knows what is expected of him in fourth grade.

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    Read why this expert thinks retention is not the answer.

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    Is your child obsessed with Bart Simpson? Don't have a cow. Find out what the experts define as typical behavior for a ten-year-old.

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    This article describes what experts define as typical behavior for an eight-year-old.

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    Is your child a worrier? It may be a phase. Find out what the experts define as typical behavior for a seven-year-old.

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    Does your child need to be the star of the show? It could be a phase. Find out what experts define as typical behavior for a six-year-old.

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    Find out which skills your child should be learning in fourth grade.

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    What tests or evaluations should be performed to decide whether a child is ready for first grade?

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    Find out how much responsibility your third-grader should have when it comes to homework.

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    Here are some simple things you can do at home with your fourth-grader to build her academic skills.

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    Read about a typical workload for a fourth-grader and how to help him organize effectively.

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    How can parents go about identifying the real reasons for their child's difficulties in school?

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