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Back to School with ADHD

September 13-20 is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Week. When I mentioned this to the mother of a child with attention problems, she laughed. "I wish I only had to think about ADHD one week a year," she said. "For us, it's a year-round concern. I guess this refers to when it's uppermost in our minds because of starting school."

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10 Strategies to Help You & Your Child Survive Homework

Is homework wreaking havoc in your home? If the answer is yes, then finding the real causes behind the homework problems, and taking steps to resolve them, will improve both school success and family harmony. How do we know? Homework is the single biggest issue affecting home life, according to many of the parents. Here are the 10 most common causes of homework problems, along with suggestions to help you resolve them.

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Not Making the Grade - How to Help Your Poor 'Test Taker'

10 most common causes of what may be called, 'Poor Test Taker Syndrome.'

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Do Bullies Rule?

What is Bullying?

Bullying is the intentional (planned) and repeated use of anger or aggression by one or more children directed towards another child or group of children. A bully tries to scare, harass or harm another child(ren), especially if the other child(ren) seems weak and helpless.

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