Seventh-Grader Falling Through the Cracks
What should a parent do when her child's grades plummet from A's and B's to D's? read more
September 30, 1998
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Seventh-Grader Isn't Motivated
It's important to enjoy your child's growing up process and to accept him as he is. Praise his achievements and give him help when he needs it, but do... read more
January 15, 2002
Should Gifted Daughter Skip into Middle School?
Skipping a child a year means that she will always be one of the youngest students in her class, which may be difficult for her. read more
August 21, 2001
Should My Son Skip a Grade?
Skipping a grade raises issues down the road for boys. read more
March 19, 2001
Homework Hassles!
Our expert suggests how to keep a child on-task with his homework. read more
October 15, 2004
Honor Roll Student Now Failing to Complete Homework
Our expert advises a parent to help her underachieving son understand his responsibilities for completing homework. read more
June 3, 2002
How to Interpret Grades
Learn how to reconcile your child's grades with his academic placement. read more
August 17, 1998
Improve Test-Taking
Some students are good at researching and writing papers, but fall short on tests. But a little extra support can make a big difference. read more
August 17, 1998
Is Retention the Answer?
Read why this expert feels that retention usually doesn't work. read more
March 7, 2002
Gifted and Distracted
A gifted teen needs some real experience to make the connection between school and the positive end result in the future. read more
March 19, 2001
Gifted Test Too Difficult?
A variety of tests may be given to determine a child's giftedness. Assessors sometimes try to test the limits of a child's knowledge. read more
September 18, 2001