%)
%)
%)
%)
%)
%)
%)
%)
%)
%)
Mar 2008
Keep reading on par with TV & Internet
March 25, 2008 12:00 PM Filed in: Elementary
School |
Skill
Sets
My
fifth grade son hates to read. It is that simple.
This is extremely frustrating because he has a great
memory and loves to learn by watching TV. He doesn’t
miss a program about animals, and he knows more about
history than me. On top of that, he enjoys telling
people about all of the fascinating things he has
seen on television. I encourage his learning however
I can, but I know reading is really important to his
education and future. What can I do?
Read more...
Read more...
Prospective med student can't rely on Dad's legacy
March 18, 2008 12:00 PM Filed in: College
My
daughter is a junior in college with a 2.6 GPA, and I
would like her to begin studying for final exams
early this year. Going into exams, she has low As and
high Bs, which is much better than fighting Cs and
Ds. This semester is a chance to raise her grade
point average because she wants to attend medical
school like her father. Unfortunately, she isn’t
properly motivated because she believes her father’s
connections and legacy will get her into med school.
How do I convince her that she needs to prove herself
instead of depending on her dad’s
reputation?Read
more...
Advanced math success builds off matery of basics
March 11, 2008 12:00 PM Filed in: Elementary
School |
Skill
Sets
My
fifth grade daughter has always been an average to
above average student, but recently I noticed that
she is losing points for careless errors in math. She
works through the entire problem only to get the
wrong answer because of a multiplication mistake.
While her teacher is giving her credit on her
homework, her test grades are really dropping. How
can I help my daughter stay focused on the
details? Read
more...
Wait and watch before diagnosing a disorder
March 04, 2008 12:00 PM Filed in: Diagnoses
| Elementary
School
Our daughter
is 5-years-old, and we are older parents who waited
to have a child until we were ready to devote
ourselves completely to her. She is in kindergarten,
and the teacher says that at times she does not pay
attention to directions or like to play with the
other children. She also sometimes has trouble with
verbal communication. We notice some of these things
at home, but believe much of it is because she is an
only child. We think everything is ok, but both of us
have histories of autism in our families. We
discussed these issues with our pediatrician, and the
doctor feels we are being obsessive. What do you
think? Read
more...
