When a Good Student Begins to Fail
Fearing that a child will fail is normal, but whether or not she does is her choice. The parent's role is to be patient and set good boundaries. read more
January 15, 2002
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Skip First Grade?
Skipping first grade is not usually advisable. read more
June 13, 2002
Son Is Not Ready to Graduate
A mother disagrees with the administrators of her son's school, who believe he has received a "fair and appropriate public education" and should gradu... read more
May 14, 2002
Son Not Living Up to His Academic Potential
The shaming approach will never inspire a child to greater academic achievement. read more
March 6, 2000
Son Refusing to Go to School
A mother seeks help for her teen with LD, who has not been helped in resource room and is now refusing to go to school. read more
April 26, 1999
Son Socializes Too Much
A child should not be held back a grade because he lacks the ability to restrict his natural desire to socialize. read more
August 17, 1998
Son Wants to Be Retained
Most children do not "catch up" when held back. Retention won't turn them into successful students unless the reasons for their continuing struggles a... read more
June 10, 2002
Speedy Test-Taker
Here are some ways you can help your child slow down. read more
June 26, 2001
Standardized Test Performance
There are many reasons why good students do poorly on standardized tests. read more
April 3, 2000
Standardized Test Preparation
Learn what parents can do to help children perform to the best of their ability on standardized tests. read more
March 1, 2001
Sudden Drop in Grades
With an underperforming child, family and school need to work as a team. Here's how to do it. read more
June 26, 2001
Summer School
Retention may not be necessary with enough skill-building during the summer. read more
June 15, 2001