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The Benefits of Preschool For most children, preschool is beneficial. Here's why.		When to Start Homeschooling If a child is able to interact with his world in a "joyful manner," this expert deems him ready...
Benefits of Reading Aloud Reading aloud to children is hugely beneficial in promoting literacy.		Summer Birthdays See what our expert has to say about appropriate ages to start first grade.
Teaching Four-Year-Olds As one mother put it, "When my five-year-old daughter sits down at the table to learn, her mind...		Should My Gifted Three-Year-Old Be Tested? A three-year-old is a bit young to enter the testing arena, unless you suspect a problem.
Kindergarten Retention Read expert opinions on the worth of keeping a child back in kindergarten.		Ready to Move Up? Or Not? Learn some ways to tell if your child is ready to move up.
Letter Reversals: A Sign of Dyslexia or Normal? When children first learn to read and write, they often reverse letters. Find out when to get...		Moving Ahead with an IEP Even when a learning disabled child is making little progress, for their social health it may...
Poor Fine-Motor Skills Find tips on how to strengthen your child's fine-motor skills.		Moving Ahead When a child is ready to progress academically, she may not necessarily be as emotionally...
Retention for Non-Academic Reasons Read an expert's opinion on retaining children for non-academic reasons.		Retention in Seventh Grade Retention is rarely the best solution in seventh grade. Learn some other solutions in this...
Parent Fears Kindergarten Will Be Too Easy If your child is gifted, you should meet with the classroom teacher as early as possible in the...		Dyslexia, Retention, and Alternative Schooling Our expert finds fault with a school's recommendation that a youngster repeat fifth grade for...
Should Advanced Preschooler Skip Kindergarten? Gifted preschoolers may appear to be taking in a great deal of data, but they may not truly...		Deafness and School Children with deafness can participate in early intervention programs as soon as their...
Teaching the Alphabet Help your child learn the alphabet and get a head start on kindergarten with these tips.		Different Types of Evaluations The type of evaluation your child will receive depends largely on what kind of kindergarten he...
Computer Time for Three-Year-Olds How much computer time is too much and how much computer time is just right for...		Multi-Age and Multi-Grade School Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of multi-age and multi-grade schools.
Gifted Characteristics in Young Children Determine if your child is gifted.		Should a Gifted 15-Year-Old Attend College? College is a good option for a capable high-school student who is not being challenged by the...
Preschool Choices Find help with choosing a preschool.		Social Progress Find out what to do when your child is academically proficient but socially and emotionally...
Toddlers in Montessori School Forcing your child to attend school at a young age could be damaging to his future attitude...		Artistically Gifted Three-Year-Old At three years of age, a child is too young to be enrolled in any special programs, despite...
Is My Daughter Emotionally Ready for Kindergarten? Learn when you should decide if your child is ready for kindergarten.		Should My Son Skip a Grade? Skipping a grade raises issues down the road for boys.
Retention or Promotion Are irresponsibility and distraction reasons to retain a child?		Teaching Young Kids Advice from a homeschooling expert on beginning to teach a four-year-old child.
Will She Be Bored in Kindergarten? Find out why your overachieving child can still get a lot out of kindergarten.		Teaching an Early Reader Advice from a homeschooling expert on teaching a six-year-old to read.
Departmentalization at School Departmentalization rarely works for young children; it's more important for them to have...		Reading at Age Four Build early literacy skills.
Separation Anxiety in Kindergartener When being at school all day makes a child depressed, try to reassure him of your confidence in...		Will She Always Be Gifted? Children who test as gifted early on typically continue to score in the upper ranges of...
Six-Year-Old with Reading Difficulties Specific reading comprehension troubles, such as difficulty with rhyming words or sight words,...		Before Preschool There are lots of fun, educational activities for children who have a year at home before...
Speech Therapy at Home Reading to your child may be one of the best forms of speech therapy.		Preschool and Socializing Options Find information on ways to promote social skills in your preschooler.
Developmental Readiness Lack of developmental readiness is the best reason to hold a child back.		Preschool May Not Be for Every Child Read about the pros and cons of attending preschool or not attending.
Preschooler Lacks Interest in Schoolwork This expert feels that you should not push your preschooler to do academic activities he's not...		Recovering from Trauma Learn how you can help your school assess a child who is recovering from trauma.
Preschool and Homeschooling Advice from a homeschooling expert on a child who goes to preschool and receives schooling at...		Preparing for Middle School Find ideas on how best to help a student enter middle school in the fall.
Gifted Four-Year-Old Forgets What He Has Learned Four is too young for pencils and paperwork. Relax, give him some space, go to the park, and...		Youngest in Class Has Reading Problems A mother worries that her son's reading problems may be due to his starting school too young.

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