LD and ADHD Newsletter

Dear Parents,

Do you know the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome? Use our checklist to help in an initial diagnosis.

Get tips from other parents on how to deal with bullies. Take our bully quiz to see how much you know about this topic.

Finally, summer time means sun safety! Don't' forget to read up on our summer health and safety tips.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Asperger's Syndrome
Read up on the subtypes and characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome.

The Six Characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome Your Asperger Child: Diagnosis Asperger's Syndrome Characteristics Checklist: Social Interactions More Asperger's Characteristics Checklists

Asperger Subtypes Separating the Myths From the Facts Your Asperger Child: The Ten Commandments of Crisis Intervention Does Your Grade-Schooler Have LD? More On Asperger's Syndrome

Bullying
Know what to do if your child is being bullied.

Bullied Kids: Suffering in Silence Twelve-Year-Old Causing Trouble in School Bully Quiz Keeping the Peace at School 12 Ways to Defeat the Bully Non-Violently

The Neighborhood Bully Talking With Teens About Threats to Their Safety When Your Child Teases Other Kids More on Bullying

Sun Safety
Stay safe this summer with these sun safety tips.

Sun Safety for Children Recognizing and Treating Heat Prostration or Exhaustion Protection From the Sun Protecting Infant from Sun

Treating Heat Rash The Summer Solstice Quiz The Sun More on Summer Safety

Introducing FE Blogs!
We're proud to present two new parenting blogs on FamilyEducation.com: Aliki McElreath's Professor Mom chronicles and Todd Lieman's Skadaddle.

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Poll: Bullies

If your child were the victim of a bully, what would you do first? Weigh in now! 39%   Tell my child to fight 8%   Tell my child not to fight 37%   Talk to the teacher 7%   Enroll my child in a self-defense course    10%   Talk to the bully's parents

School Search
Are you curious about how your child's school spends its money, or how its students score on tests? Are you considering a new school for your child? Browse reviews and statistics with FamilyEducation.com's new school search so you can make the best decisions when it comes to your family's education.

Liven Up Your Desktop
RSS is a way of bringing fresh content directly to your desktop. FamilyEducation.com has launched three great new RSS feeds: Daily Printables for Ages 4-6, Daily Printables for Ages 7-11, and Daily Games and Quizzes. Get your free subscriptions today!

Is Your Home Energy-Efficient?
An energy-efficient home can save you hundreds of dollars in energy costs, while doing some good for the environment. Find out if your home is energy-efficient, and then get energy-saving tips to cut down on your bills.