Kids

If you ask the school to evaluate your child to determine if she has special educational needs, they have to do it -- within about a month.

The shape and size of tables make no difference if children aren't taught manners and respect for one another.

By law, schools must accommodate special education needs.

Consider these suggestions to enhance a child's spatial reasoning.

It's normal for adolescent girls to become a bit chubby as they go through puberty. Find out why you should be careful not to overreact.

Learn what signs to look for to tell if the dosage of ADHD medication is too much.

How can you balance confidentiality with the need to protect a child who's suffering abuse?

Be on the lookout for problem behaviors, even when your child is young.

CAPD makes processing any language more challenging, especially as the content gets more complex.

When a learning disability is suspected, the sooner you ask that your child be evaluated, the better.

Find out how to get more information about central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) and how it can impact your child's learning.

There are several resources to turn to for help with legal advocacy.

Legal issues can crop up when a child who requires special education has divorced parents.

Cyberschooling -- learning on the Internet -- is not separate from homeschooling, but rather one more choice available to those who choose to learn at home.

Perfectionism can be a problem for gifted kids, especially girls, but there are ways parents can help.

When your child challenges your authority, there are ways to handle the conflict without damaging his independent thinking.

When "B" grades indicate a drop in your child's performance, you need to step in.

Here are the words you need to talk with with your children about honesty.