Getting the Principal to Respond
Sending a letter to both the Principal and the Superintendent of your school may have the desired effect. read more
March 26, 2001
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Gifted Child Stopped Doing Homework
Find out what to do when your child takes a "homework vacation." read more
February 27, 2002
Granddaughter Is Doing Poorly in School
Meeting with a child's school counselor and her teachers can help you learn why she is having difficulties. read more
November 19, 2001
High-School Teacher Trouble
If you can't get through to your high-schooler's teacher, try contacting the department head. read more
November 4, 2002
Kindergarteners Raising Money?
An expert disapproves of dangling rewards in front of kindergartners for participating and raising the most money. read more
September 22, 1998
Lack of Parent-Teacher Communication
Instead of worrying about poor communication, a parent's major focus should be on whether her child is receiving a good education in a nurturing schoo... read more
September 15, 1998
Mom Battling with Son's Middle School
Requesting a modification in a child's IEP can help put an end to battles with the school. read more
February 9, 2001
Parent Involvement in Schools
Our expert outlines steps a parent can take to get more involved with her child's school. read more
August 16, 1998
Parent Involvement with Homework
Is your child relying too much on you for her homework? read more
October 17, 2001
Parents and Homework
The more responsibility parents take for making sure homework gets completed, the more irresponsible their children will become. read more
September 4, 2001
Parent-Teacher Communication
Put a good communication process in place between you and your child's teacher by involving school administration. read more
January 14, 1998
Parent-Teacher Disagreement
The mother of "insubordinate" children is advised to seek the mediation of a sympathetic guidance counselor to reframe the present situation. read more
August 17, 1998