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
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My Son's Teacher Is Too Tough
The attitude you have about your child's teacher can affect your child's success with that teacher. read more
October 16, 2002
Nine-Year-Old Retained Twice
Our expert suspects a learning disability in a nine-year-old, and advises the mother to seek an evaluation by the school. read more
December 3, 2001
OLSAT and Gifted Programs
The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) measures abstract thinking and reasoning ability in students between the ages of 5 and 18. read more
November 9, 2001
Parents Have Unrealistic Academic Expectations
Parents who make unrealistic demands of their kids risk seeing their kids' mental, emotional and physical well-being severely compromised. read more
January 17, 2000
Personality Conflict Between Teacher and Student
Here's how to respond when your child and her teacher continually butt heads. read more
May 18, 2001
Positive Behavior Plan
Team up with the teacher to devise a positive behavior plan for your child. read more
May 2, 2001
Problems with First-Grade Teacher
Unfortunately, sometimes a teacher is just not a good match for a child. read more
June 11, 2001
Punishing an Underachiever
There is no definitive way to explain why some gifted children do not achieve their potential. Likewise, there are no universal solutions. read more
August 21, 2001
Raven Intelligence Test
Find information about the Ravens Intelligence Test. read more
February 26, 2001
Reading Difficulties and Retention
Our expert questions a school counselor's recommendation of retention for a fourth-grader. read more
April 24, 2000
Repeating Second Grade
Is retention is the best way to educate a child? read more
May 11, 2000