Note: These articles are for parents no matter how easy or difficult their children happen to be. Many difficult children need structure. It just takes a long time to train them. With patience, it can be done.

• Letting Go: The First Days of School
  September finds more than one parent walking away from a preschool or elementary school classroom with misty eyes.

• Creating Kids Who Can Learn
  Precise techniques that will lead our children to be independent learners who know how to succeed in school and in life.

• Ready to Learn or Ready to be Taken Care Of
  If we want our children to do well in school and take responsibility for learning, we need to think about morning routines.

• Self-reliant Kids
  There are certain things parents can do to ensure their children's success in school. The first and most important step is to send responsible, independent children to the classroom.

• Eliminating Daily Hassles
  Getting kids off to school can be a constant hassle, especially if parents assume the responsibility instead of the kids. Children need to take on their share of the load. These hassles can be eliminated if children are taught to take responsibility for themselves.

• Check List for Conferences
  To get the most out of a parent/teacher conference, follow this checklist. If necessary, keep it with you during the meeting.

• When You KNOW Something is Wrong
  As a parent, you may be the first to suspect that something is not quite right. Most learning disabilities are noticed during the early school years. Teachers are often the first ones to realize that a child is having too much trouble with a basic academic subject, such as reading, math, spelling, or writing. If a parent is aware of other signs, the child has a better chance for early diagnosis.