For many kids, the transition from elementary school to middle school can be tough. Typical adolescent behaviors start to affect middle school learning, and kids may even see their grades decline.
Schools discipline kids when they misbehave. But, what if those kids are acting out because they have Auditory Processing Disorder? Find out if your child has this disorder and what you can do.
Do you have a shy child? Social development is challenging for some and can cause stress in children. Review these signs and solutions if you're looking for ways to change shy adolescent behaviors.
Shyness isn't a disability, but can be disabling for your child. Understanding child social development and giving your child social strategies to cope can reduce his stress and yours.
A look into a study showing how traditional efforts such as an elementary reading program don't always work for Latino students. The best advice: Stay involved and never give up.
You want your shy child to open up and feel more relaxed around others. These family ideas and social strategies can help you help her become more confident.
What's the best way to handle a young child who bites? Learn three separate ways to enforce toddler discipline for kids who bite or have similar child aggression issues.
Preschoolers are just learning about intense emotions such as anger, sadness, and jealousy. The family ideas in this article can help preschoolers identify and express their feelings.
For many parents, deciding when their child is ready for preschool can be a struggle. For others, deciding on kindergarten readiness is an even bigger decision. Here's some good advice to help you decide.
A school counselor offers tips that can help parents get their kids set for high school academically and socially. Learn ways to deal with teenage peer pressure and academic stress in children.
The middle school transition to high school brings questions and concerns for both parents and students. You can help answer your child’s high school questions and help her figure out if her fears about high school are realistic with these conversation starters.
The middle school transition to high school is challenging. Answering your children’s high school questions and helping them figure out how realistic their middle school ideas are about high school can boost confidence.
Get advice on what to do if you find out your daughter is a bully. These suggestions can help you and your daughter tackle this serious issue in adolescent behaviors. Stress in children can lead to serious problems with child aggression.
Many types of bullying and social violence occur among girls. Ignoring it puts all our kids at risk. Learn why girls bully and how you can help your child understand and combat bullying.
Discover the best resources for bullying information to help your daughter deal with a bully or stop being one. You will find everything you need to stop bullying now, including books, Web sites, and seminars.