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Boys and Girls Have Different Learning Types

Most studies agree that boys and girls have different learning types and therefore learn differently. Check out some of the key ways boys and girls demonstrate different learning styles.

Learning with Disabilities: A Mother's Letter to Her Kindergartener

What do you say to children of special needs as they begin kindergarten? Is special needs inclusion the path to follow? Learning with disabilities is never easy. It takes special parents.

10 Reading Rights for Children

According to reading teachers, when it comes to reading popular children's books, classic children's books, or an elementary reading program, parents must ensure their children's literacy rights are honored.

Emma's Story: Too Young for School?

With her November birthday, Emma will be one of the youngest in her kindergarten class — if her parents enroll her this year. Should they hold her back? EduGuide talked to two experts.

Progress Report: From Preschool to Kindergarten and Beyond

A mother of elementary-aged kids looks back at the early days of school.

Teaching Math at Home: Making It All Add Up

Want to make sure your child gets her numbers down pat? Make math part of your routine at home.

Should My Child Start Kindergarten?

To start kindergarten or not to start kindergarten? That's the question for many parents of kids with late birthdays. Here's what you should know.

Helping Your Young Child with Special Needs Succeed in Learning

Finding a good educational fit for a child with special needs can be a challenge. Consider these tips as you advocate for your child's needs and search for the right school.

Helping the Shy Child Cope

Is your child painfully shy? Here's how you can work on the problem to make sure she's adjusting well and making friends.

Helping Your Preschooler Express Feelings

Preschoolers' feelings can get hurt over seemingly minor issues. Nonetheless, the feelings and upset are real. Children learn to cope when they have the language to talk about their feelings.

When Teachers Disappoint Us

Everyone wants to trust a child's teacher to have that child's best interest and every success at heart, but what happens when that isn't the case?

Could My Child Have ADD/ADHD?

How do you know if your child has ADD or ADHD. Know the signs, how to find professional guidance and how to support your child with treatment.

Ten Tips for Talking to Teachers

Follow these steps when talking to your child's teacher for an enjoyable, productive conference.

Coping Skills for Kids Who Get a "Problem" Teacher

When your child gets a "problem teacher," what's a parent to do? Carole McGraw offers practical tips on how to solve problems and support your child.

It Takes Hard Work to Succeed

What can a parent do when her child refuses to learn? One parent shares her struggle with a daughter who had difficulties learning and the steps she used to turn things around.

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