Kids

How can I get my son with ADD to do his schoolwork?

This situation describes a very normal adolescent phenomenon called independence, or "I will do it my way."

A low energy level, poor study skills, and emotional issues all demand intervention.

Set up a simple system of rewards to help your child keep track of things.

School peer-mediation programs are helpful in cases like this. A child can ask for a mediation with the student most responsible for the harassment.

Begin by toning down the attention you give to your son's lying.

Switching school mid-year can cause academic difficulty.

Making friends away from school may be a good way to keep a child from feeling left out.

It is not unusual for an older boy to begin to become more selective about extracurricular activities.

A mother questions the accuracy of an ADHD diagnosis in her gifted child.

Every school district office should have a printed description of the criteria for entering into the gifted program.

A number of tests can be administered to nonverbal or language-impaired children to measure different aspects of intelligence.

Learn when it's time to consult with a doctor about your concerns.

When a school is not honoring your child's IEP, it's time to start building a paper trail of your attempts to advocate for him.

Some children don't need to have intense, close friendships to be happy.

Find out what to do when the boy next door steals your child's friends excludes him from the group.

Find out what you can do to get a child with ADHD take responsibility for his schoolwork.

Learn what to do when Is your child with ADHD is very bright, but not motivated to do his schoolwork.