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LD and ADHD Newsletter

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Dear Parents,

School's back in session and that means homework. Before homework becomes a hassle, try our techniques and strategies to make homework more manageable. With the help of our homework tools and printable organizers, your child can work through any difficulties.

Halloween is creeping up on us! Celebrate with our creepy crafts, printable Halloween pages, and puzzles. Make your Halloween party special with our halloween recipes and delicious cookies.

Children with learning disabilities often struggle with self-esteem because of difficulties in school. Help support your child with our confidence boosting activities. Find expert advice, tips, and resources to instill confidence in your child.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Homework Help
Don't let homework be a hassle. Find learning strategies, motivational tools, and organization tips to help support your child.

LD Homework Tips
Q&A: Homework Help for Kids with LD and ADHD
Tools for Living with LD
LD Homework Strategies
Have You Done Your Homework? Quiz
Homework Graphic Organizers
Mom and Dad: The Homework Helpers
The Homework Supply Kit
Q&A: LD and Homework Woes
Choosing a Tutor for a Child with LD
More Homework Resources

Halloween Activities
Halloween's almost here! It's time to try out our creepy crafts, printable games, and delectably disgusting Halloween treats.

Halloween Costume Party
Jack-O'-Lantern Puzzle
Halloween Cookies
Trick-or-Treat Trivia
Halloween Treats: Recipes for Kids
Painted Frankenstein Pot
Walk on the Witch's Hat Game
Hats, Pumpkins, and Brooms
Halloween Egg Carton Masks
Spooky Word Search
More Halloween Activities

Developing Your Child's Self-Esteem
Discover helpful resources and tips for developing healthy self-esteem in your child.

Boosting Children's Confidence
Building Self-Esteem in the Learning Disabled
Q&A: LD and Low Self-Esteem
Words to Parent By
LD & Emotions Quiz
Reward Positive Behavior
Q&A: Confidence Problem or LD?
ADD, Anxiety, and Socialization Problems
ADHD: Improving Self-Esteem
More for Parents

Tired of the Same Old Menu?
Visit our recipe database for hundreds of healthy ideas to spice things up in your kitchen.

Join in this discussion on our Message Boards about speech and social delays:

"I have an almost 3 and a half year old son who has some form of a speech and language delay...is it at all possible to have language and social awkwardness and not be on the spectrum?"
— kaybay

Halloween Activities Slideshow
From monster masks to bewitching decorations, these Halloween crafts will get you and your child into the spooky spirit of the holiday!

NameLab

Find the right name for your baby, read fun facts about your own name, and get to know some of the wackiest celebrity baby names in the FamilyEducation NameLab.

Fame-O-Names
Family Name History
Renamer
Name Lists
Baby Name Quizzes
How to Name a Baby

Time for a Break
Take a well-deserved break from your busy day at Mom's Coffee Break™. This is the place to unwind with games, puzzles, and comics.

Poll: LD and Homework

How does your child respond to homework?
Vote now.

9% He does it on time without  prompting.
18% He does it on time -- if I push  it.
49% Homework is a daily battle.
8% He hates school because of  homework.
16% It's causing a family meltdown.

Activities Center

Our Activities Center is brand-new! Find hundreds of activities for you and your kids to enjoy together. Search by age range and activity type, such as arts & crafts, seasonal, or puzzles & games. You'll find everything you could want to entertain and educate, all in one place.