Is My Child a Good Test-Taker?
Take this quiz to find your child's strengths and weaknesses in test taking. read more
November 30, 2007
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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
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
Honors Student's Grades Slip
An expert recommends encouragement and appreciation for a child's continued efforts as a student, despite her slipping grades. read more
December 7, 1998
How Can I Get My Child Tested for Giftedness?
If your child is enrolled in a public school, contact her teacher or the principal and ask to have her referred for testing by the school psychologist... read more
November 2, 2001
How to Interpret Grades
Learn how to reconcile your child's grades with his academic placement. read more
August 17, 1998