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LD and ADHD Newsletter

Dear Parents,

It's important to communicate with your LD child. Setting time aside to talk to your child can help boost his self-confidence and open the door to discussing difficult topics.

Is your LD child ready for summer camp? Find the perfect camp to suit your child's needs, and use our handy packing guide to ensure he has all the essentials for a wonderful camp experience.

Also, summer reading doesn't have to be a chore. Get helpful reading strategies from other parents, and find the perfect book for even the most reluctant reader.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Communicating with Your Kids
Have a meaningful conversation with your child.

	Communication Tips for Parents
	Boosting Children's Confidence
	Build Family Identity Through Family Time
	Talking About Internet Safety
	100 Questions to Ask Your Kids

	Pay Attention to Your Child
	Sex Education: What Should You Say?
	Family Dinners: The Recipe for Connectedness
	More on Communicating with Your Kids

Summer Camp for Kids with LD
Is summer camp right for your child?

	Is Your Child Ready for Summer Camp?
	Picking the Right Camp
	Summer Camp Essentials: Top 10 Items to Take
	Summer Camp Concerns

	ADHD and Summer Camp
	Camps for Children with ADD
	Questions for Evaluating a Summer Camp
	More on Summer Camp

LD Reading Strategies
Keep your child reading all summer.

	Top Ways to Get Your Kids to Read
	Great Books to Grow On
	How to Keep Reluctant Readers Reading Over the Summer
	What Works: Books for Kids

	Recommended Reading Lists for All Ages
	When Kids Hate to Read
	What Works: LD Reading Strategies
	More on Summer Reading

New on FE! Stay up-to-date on current news and trends by visiting our Top Stories page! Some of our recent stories include:

Poll: Camp

What is going to be your child's camp experience this year? Weigh in now!

20% Family camping.

25% Day camp.

36% Overnight camp.

9% Boot camp.

10% No camp.

Father's Day Crafts
Father's Day is June 21. Choose from any of our great craft ideas to show your dad you care by making him a gift that comes from the heart.

What's new in the FamilyEducation blogs:

"Think of fruit salsa as a slightly kicked-up version of fruit salad. This salsa can be eaten as a side dish, as a healthy snack, or with chips in a traditional salsa manner. I used apple and mango in this rendition, but peaches, pineapple, or yes, even watermelon would most likely work well too."

--Jessica, the Sweet Pea Chef

Tired of the Same Old Menu?
Try our sizzling summer grilling recipes, and visit our recipe database for hundreds of healthy ideas to spice things up in your kitchen.