With the cost of private school education going up and the challenges some parents are facing with their home budgets, some private school parents are beginning to ask, “Can I afford a private school education for my child?” Many other parents who currently have their child in a public school and are not satisfied with the quality of education...
Parents who have children with special needs or children who qualify for special education often have to advocate for their children more often than the parent who has a child in the regular educational mainstream. The author of the following article identifies the parenting traits necessary for a special education child to succeed in and out of school....
It’s a known fact that individuals that are better organized, better prepared and have an organizational plan and planner, often do better in school. School organization is important. Teens that are organized and have a plan for organizing their homework, activities and social time are often more successful and happy. The following article will provide...
My Child Hates School Now that most children are back in school, stress and anxiety for many children have begin to grow and school refusal has become a part of the daily routine and behavior exhibited. Parents can begin to take positive steps now to prevent school anxiety, school phobia or school refusal. Why Some Children Hate or Fear...
Every parent wants their child to be smarter. Is it possible for a parent to help their child boost their IQ (Intelligent Quotient)? Some IQ and educational specialist say, “Yes, you can help improve your child’s IQ.” The following article will provide you with some positive tips and parenting suggestions that will, in fact, help your child do better...
It’s not uncommon for a child to come home from school sometime during his or her school-aged life and complain about a teacher. Teacher complaints, teacher-student personality differences, control issues between a teacher and a student are all likely to occur especially if your child is “free thinking,” desires control or has a difficult time following directions. ...
How Is Your Child Feeling About School? In a few weeks, many children will be going back to school. Stress and anxiety for many children will begin to grow and school refusal will become a part of the daily routine and behavior exhibited. Parents can begin to take positive steps now to prevent school...
In 2003, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, published the results of a study involving over 13,000 college students on mental health related problems over a thirteen year period of time. The results of this survey were not only significant, but the findings indicated that the increases in college student depression, college suicidal thoughts and college sexual assault...
ScottCounseling friend and author, Michelle Winner, shares her personal and professional experience and insights regarding children with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome and the effects of “Social Thinking” as it impacts academics. As a speech language pathologist, Ms. Winner is qualified to shared her expertise on the topic of social thinking as it relates autism spectrum. Social Thinking and its...
Does Your Child Hate School? It’s not uncommon for a child to say, “I hate school!” This comment may come after a child has successfully completed several years of school with no complaints. So, what happened? Why does any child come to the point where they claim that they do not want to go to...
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