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
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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 Gifted Twin Skip Ahead?
Grade skipping one twin and not the other is not the best idea. read more
March 19, 2001
Should My Son Skip a Grade?
Skipping a grade raises issues down the road for boys. read more
March 19, 2001
Should Parents Set Expectations for Grades?
It's not fair to hold your child to a particular standard for letter grades and push/demand that she meet those. read more
August 17, 1998
Sixth-Grader Rushing Through Homework
When a child is rushing through her work, the real problem is finding out why. read more
January 15, 2002
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
Dyslexia, Retention, and Alternative Schooling
Our expert finds fault with a school's recommendation that a youngster repeat fifth grade for the third time. read more
August 8, 2000
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