Kids

Find ways to encourage a child to be more social.

Find suggestions for assisting a child in dealing with a school bully.

Retention decisions should not be made quickly. Investigate the issues before a decision is made.

A good evaluation for ADHD must include taking a very complete patient history.

An angry mother seeks an attorney who specializes in matters concerning children with LD and state-funded school districts.

Misbehavior can sometimes be caused by a mismatch between what a child is being asked to do and what is developmentally appropriate.

There are many reasons why a child may have trouble staying on task, and a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD should not be made lightly.

When the "expert" opinions don't match, what should a parent do?

A child with ADD expends two the three times the energy in school as a typical child, and needs some downtime when he gets home.

A lack of social skills is one of the most heart-wrenching problems for many gifted children.

LD and giftedness are not an unusual combination. A proper evaluation for LD should take giftedness into account.

There is no evidence that gifted children do better in private than in public school. They do best when their needs are met.

How much stock should you put in a young girl's assertion that she wants to be a boy?

Unless they're taught differently from an early age, children might resort to using their fists to solve problems.

How do you deal with a child who constantly convinces herself she's sick?

Advanced children often grow impatient with those who aren't as adept as them. Be sure to teach them the lesson of empathy.

Some children have a tougher time making friends. You can help them bridge the gaps.

When your child lags academically, it may be time to think about testing for learning disabilities.