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Defeatism in Baltimore Apr. 30, 2015
Using the most bloodless terms, an economist explained the failure or inability of so many African-A... Read More
Boy Doesn't Handle Group Projects Mar. 11, 2015
Q: Any tips for helping my gifted son, who is in seventh grade, handle group projects more effective... Read More
Son Needs Special Education Help Feb. 22, 2015
Q: My 11-year-old son is very happy at his present school. He loves his peers and teachers and feels... Read More
Bright Middle-School Boy Can't Write Well Nov. 30, 2014
Q: I have a bright 13-year-old who is an eighth-grade student in a public school. It became apparent... Read More
That Next Degree Nov. 20, 2014
Q: My daughter is thinking about going to law school, and I have been thinking about getting an onli... Read More
Popularity Is Not an Indicator of Success Oct. 12, 2014
Q: I have 8-year-old twin girls. They are fraternal and look different. They also act very different... Read More
When Winning Isn't Everything, Fun, Trust and Cooperation Really Score Oct. 07, 2014
I opened an email the other day that whipped me right back to the '70s, when New Games were first in... Read More
Complex Tantrums Need Anger Management Oct. 01, 2014
Q: My 10-year-old granddaughter has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. She has many medic... Read More
Student Bullies Trump 1st Amendment Sep. 23, 2014
Well, the wild and crazy 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is at it again, this time ruling that in ... Read More
The Barn
Sep. 07, 2014
Retention Is Sometimes a Good Idea Sep. 03, 2014
Q: I see on your website that you have written many articles on retention and/or delaying school ent... Read More
Capable Son Shows Poor Motivation Aug. 31, 2014
Q: My very capable son is very lazy when it comes to homework and in-class work because he feels tha... Read More
The Barn
Aug. 28, 2014
Parenting Is Full of Goodbyes Aug. 27, 2014
This is the month of departure for many parents, the time of year when they brace themselves for new... Read More
20-Year-Old Needs Serious Help Aug. 20, 2014
Q: My 20-year-old grandson lives in his parents' rental property, doesn't work and has been paying r... Read More
Free Range
Aug. 06, 2014
Chuckle Bros
Jul. 12, 2014
Archie
Jul. 01, 2014
Adolescence Is Incredibly Exciting Jun. 25, 2014
Q: How does the brain development of adolescents affect their learning and self-confidence? How do y... Read More
Sad Boy Wants Only Electronics Jun. 15, 2014
Q: My child is 10 years old. How do I create an interest in hard work? He is already an A or B+ stud... Read More
