Your Child, Ages 7-11

Dear Parents,

At one time or another, most children exhibit classic symptoms of LD and ADHD. If you are concerned about your child, our LD quiz and ADHD quiz can help you determine whether there is a real problem that should be addressed.

Grandparents have an important role to play in the lives of their grandchildren, and these days many are even serving as primary caregivers. Read about the many ways that grandparents can help nurture their grandchildren.

Also in this issue: Keep the kids busy with craft projects that use natural, recycled, and found objects.

You may want to bookmark our new Printables Center, where you can access thousands of printable activities for your kids. Search by age group and/or category, turn on the printer, and with just a few clicks, the kids can be entertained for hours!

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

LD and ADHD
Don't be alarmed unless you see several symptoms of LD or ADHD in your child over an extended period of time.

What Are Learning Differences? Identifying Learning Disabilities Quiz: Does Your Grade-Schooler Have LD? LD: An Age-by-Age Guide Q&A: LD Is It LD or ADHD?

ADHD: An Age-by-Age Guide Quiz: Does Your Child Have ADHD? Q&A: ADHD Q&A: Gifted and LD or ADHD More About ADHD More About LD

The Role of Grandparents
Having a strong relationship with grandparents can bolster a child's sense of emotional security.

The "Grand" in Grandparents Grandfamilies: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Divorce and Grandparents Poll: Visitation Rights for Grandparents? Grandchild Has Dyslexia

Handling a Grandchild with ADHD Grandparent Wants to Homeschool Helping a Gifted Grandchild Granddaughter Is Moving Out More About Grandparents

Arts and Crafts Fun
These project ideas use natural, recycled, and found objects for arts and crafts. They're inexpensive, fun, and good for the environment!

From Trash to Crafts Sand Art Flower and Leaf Prints Embossed Art Build an Edible Bridge Marshmallow Sculptures

Object Rubbings Paddleboat Voyage Tube Sculpture Archie's Tractor The Backyard Volcano More Craft Projects

Hot Products for Back to School
Check out these must-have school supplies, and make sure your children are prepared for back to school. With the right tools, homework might even be fun!

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