Summer School
Retention may not be necessary with enough skill-building during the summer. read more
June 15, 2001
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Talking in Class
While there's obviously nothing wrong with a child being social, you do need to teach him not to interrupt the teacher. read more
February 5, 2001
Teachers as Friends?
How close should high-school teachers get to their students? read more
March 9, 1999
Teen Not Getting Along with Substitute Teacher
The substitute teacher does not have the right to turn a personality clash into an unfair fight. read more
January 14, 1998
Test Trouble
Learn tips to help your child prepare for a test. read more
May 22, 2002
Testing a Shy Child for Giftedness
Testing young children is a challenge, since they are can be less attuned to the demands of the testing situation. read more
November 9, 2001
Doodling and Dawdling
Some children get distracted during classtime. It can be a problem -- even if their grades aren't affected. read more
June 8, 2001
Effective Rewards
It's not enough simply to reward your child for good grades or behavior. Work with him to decide what the rewards should be. read more
November 20, 2001
Eighth-Grader Lying About Homework
Begin by conferencing with your son's school counselor, all his teachers, and him to determine what exactly is going on and to work out a plan. read more
April 8, 2002
Eighth-Grader Not Trying in School
Not doing well might be a bid for attention -- any kind of attention, even if it's bad. read more
March 5, 2002
Eight-Year-Old Hates School
"Hating" school is normal behavior at any age, for any number of understandable reasons. read more
August 16, 1998
Encouraging Both Good Grades and Theater Aspirations
What can parents do when their daughter stops focusing on her high-school academics because they are "not relevant" to her chosen career of musical th... read more
May 26, 1999