School and Learning
Expert Advice: Can Bright Children Have Extra Motor Activity?In this Expert Advice column, licensed social worker Noreen Joslyn answers your questions about extra motor behavior in young children.School and Learning
School Won't Put Child in Gifted ProgramIt is sometimes necessary for parents to obtain outside private testing for achievement scores and IQ, when they suspect their child is gifted.Kids
ADHD, Bright, and FailingLearn what to do when Is your child with ADHD is very bright, but not motivated to do his schoolwork.Family Life
ADHD and Joint CustodyBefore custody matters can be settled, make sure you understand the challenges confronting children with ADHD.Kids
Auditory Processing DisorderWhen an auditory processing language disorder is suspected, here's what you should do to help your child.School and Learning
504 and IEP InterpretationsWhen a school district refuses to honor a student with a legitimate Section 504 plan in place, it's time to contact a lawyer.Kids
Former Teacher Worried About Depressed StudentThe best thing this teacher can do is encourage the former student and his parents to seek professional counseling.School and Learning
Seventh-Grader Can't Bring Grades UpSeventh grade is a very tough transition year, and often students and their parents have to change the way they approach studying.Teens
Should 14-Year-Old Talk to Boys on the Phone?Talking on the phone is a privilege, not a right. Whether teens are talking to boys or girls on the phone, the rules should be the same.School and Learning
Eighth-Grader's Grades Are DroppingThis child appears to be manifesting a typical eighth-grade, second-quarter trait -- feeling that "it won't happen to me and I don't need any help."Kids
Son Blames Parents for His ProblemsA skilled professional therapist/psychologist would never allow or encourage a child to blame his parents for his misfortunes and pain.Family Life
Mom Sad over DivorceAn expert advises a depressed divorcee to be careful not to enlist her kids as her caretakers.Kids
Daughter Mistreats PetsMother is bewildered by her young daughter's mistreatment of pets.Kids
Eleven-Year-Old Is Out of ControlOur expert recommends comprehensive treatment, including intensive therapy for a troubled 11-year-old.Kids
Parent Disapproves of Daughter's New FriendsIt's a big mistake when parents put down their children's friends.School and Learning
Teen Takes Forever with HomeworkParents can set some boundaries, but the child must face the consequences of not meeting his homework responsibility.
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