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  • Kids

    ADHD or Terrible Twos?There's a huge range of what is "normal" and appropriate for young children.

  • School and Learning

    IEPs and 504 PlansA parent wonders whether a child can be on an IEP and a 504 Plan at the same time.

  • Kids

    Parent-Support GroupsLearn what organizations to contact to find parent-support groups in the Denver, Colorado area.

  • School and Learning

    A Love of ReadingFind how to foster a love of reading in your child.

  • School and Learning

    Summer Tutoring or Retention?Finding help for a struggling student can be as simple as a summer tutor.

  • Teens

    Pre-adolescent Roller CoasterHere's how to help your child while she goes through the challenges of pre-adolescence.

  • School and Learning

    Son Wants to Be RetainedMost children do not "catch up" when held back. Retention won't turn them into successful students unless the reasons for their continuing struggles are addressed.

  • School and Learning

    Reading Comprehension and SoftwareFind advice on how to improve reading comprehension using computer software and other methods.

  • Family Life

    Behavior Problems May Stem from DivorceAn eight-year-old does not have the ability to respond in a sophisticated emotional manner to the jarring upheaval of a divorce.

  • Teens

    Teen Thinks He's GayA mother seeks help in dealing with her feelings and advising her son, after learning that he is gay.

  • Teens

    Teen Fears That He's a PedophileOne incident does not make a teen a pedophile, but it does indicate the need for a discussion with a skilled, compassionate therapist.

  • School and Learning

    Math Computation Disability?Kids can have a math disability called dyscalculia, but it's not a very specific or very helpful diagnosis. Here's what to do.

  • Kids

    Is It ADHD?While a checklist can be helpful in the diagnosis of ADHD, it shouldn't be the only or primary assessment tool.

  • Kids

    Daughter Has No Close FriendsIf a child is physically attractive, makes excellent grades, and is liked by her peers, does it matter that she has no close friends, or any one special friend?

  • School and Learning

    Honor Roll Student Now Failing to Complete HomeworkOur expert advises a parent to help her underachieving son understand his responsibilities for completing homework.

  • Kids

    Behavior Problems in Adopted BrotherThe key to changing what your adopted brother does is to change the way you respond to his behaviors.

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