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Dysgraphia: Writing Disability Hurts School Success
Because of Writing Difficulties, Alex, a Sixth Grader, was Failing Every Subject To begin with, Alex was failing social studies because the tests came from the notes the teacher wrote on the board. Copying notes from the board was so difficult that Alex couldn’t read them. If that weren’t bad enough, Alex had no idea what the teacher was saying because trying … [...]
Homework: Three Tips for Getting It Done
Is Homework a Hassle in Your Home? Use these Three Tools to Make It Easier. Time Management. Be sure your child has enough time to do homework, and you have enough time to help if needed. To be sure, download this schedule template and fill it in with your family. You may want more than one. Maybe fill one in for each member of the family. By doing so, you may see … [...]
School Success: What if Your Child isn’t Learning?
Sometimes no matter how hard they try, your kids don’t get that A+ they wanted. School success seems impossible. Sometimes they have a learning disability. Learning disabilities are serious and need to be addressed or your child’s difficulties in school may never be solved. But how do you know if your child’s problems stem from a learning disability or something … [...]
Does Your Child Have a Learning Disability? Three Tips for Parents
When kids are forgetful and disorganized and have to use all their resources to survive each day, they may have a learning disability. Unless teachers and parents understand how difficult it is for such children, they won't be able to relate to them. Here's what 12-year-old Joey explained to me: "Those teachers are losin' it. They get nuts if you forget a pencil! … [...]
School Success Starts with Mom and Dad
Michael believed that if he tried hard and kept working at something, he’d succeed. He could succeed at school. He was sure of it. He said that nobody had told him this—not his parents, not his grandparents. How did he know? It was the message in his fortune cookie in a Chinese restaurant--so it must be true. It’s a cute story but in Michael’s case, … [...]
Does School Success Depend on AP Courses?
I read a "New York Times" article recently about AP classes in Newark, New Jersey. It seems, Newark, along with other school districts in the country have developed intensive programs in order to help increase enrollment and student performance on AP exams. Weekly or monthly summer courses, also called “summer camp” or “boot camp” have been established … [...]
Fun Summer Writing Boosts Fall School Success
Summer is time for playing, having fun, relaxing . . . and yes, for learning too. Summer learning will boost school success in the fall. We just need to make sure that summer learning is relaxed and fun. Even writing can be lots of fun. My friend went to visit her grandkids. She took each of the girls a make-your-own scrapbook kit with stickers and cut outs, … [...]
Kids and ADHD during Summer Vacation
How many times during summer vacation have you heard your kids say "Hey, Mom, there's nothing to do. I'm bored?" Sure, they can spend some time on the computer, even take it outside like this girl is doing However, so many other really fun things are just waiting for your kids' creative and fun-loving minds. So put the computer away and discover how to keep learning … [...]
Thinking about School Success during Summer Vacation
I’ll bet your kids are looking forward to summer! They’re eager to be outdoors playing, jumping in the swimming pool, going on family outings. But what about learning? Are you worried they’ll forget a lot over the summer. What if they’re behind when school starts in the fall? It’s three months without school, without daily reading and writing. … [...]
Mom’s Spa Two and the Strong Interest Inventory
Mom's Spa, Part One was a great success. Hope you made it. My guest Alison Stowell, a registered dietitian, had some great tips for all of us. You can listen to the recording and still pick up the handouts if you missed Session One of Mom’s Spa. Now for the BIG news: … [...]
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