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
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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
Failing Grades
Learn what you can do to figure out what's causing your child's failing grades. read more
November 30, 2000
Flunking Eighth Grade
There are logical steps a parent can take when his eighth-grader refuses to do his homework. read more
February 19, 2001
Fourteen-Year-Old Doesn't Enjoy School
As long as a teen is handing in his homework and not getting into trouble, his parents should be grateful. read more
November 28, 2001
Fourth-Grader Talking in Class
Our expert suggests steps a mother can take to solve her son's problem of talking in class. read more
August 17, 1998
Freshman Grades Were Terrible
When a student is embarrassed by his freshman year performance, he needs to perform a self-exam of his academic year. read more
June 13, 2002
From Straight A's to Failing
Discovering why your child doesn't care about school is the first step in helping him succeed. read more
January 3, 2000