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My child is struggling in the traditional classroom. What can I do?

First of all, it isn't too late in the school year to work on this issue. Any progress you can make to identify problems your child is having will set the stage for solutions that you can implement as early as this summer.

If you know your child doesn't have a learning disability (that requires extra attention and resources), then you will need to do some homework of your own to ensure your child's success in the classroom.

Here are some suggestions that will aid in increasing your child's motivation, interest and learning.

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Finding Math in Fun Places

I think we all agree that learning doesn't and shouldn't stop when the school doors close. Kids continually introduced to tidbits of information will grow to be curious of the world around them. The lazy days of summer are rich sources of learning material for your child. And anyone can be the teacher.

Math, and science for that matter, are easy teaches outside of the classroom.

Nutrition: What's it got to do with education?

Today, feeding children is based on concerns about heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure. There is reason to be concerned. More than 20 percent of American children are overweight with a good chance that 50 to 70 percent of them will remain overweight as adults. Research shows that children develop eating habits similar to those of their parents so it is important for parents to set good examples of healthful eating.

Bullying:
What you can do for your child

The facts:

Studies show that between 15-25% of U.S. students are bullied with some frequency ("sometimes or more often") while 15-20% report that they bully others with some frequency. (Melton et al, 1998; Nansel et al, 2001)

Boys are more likely than girls to bully others
Girls frequently report being bullied by both boys and girls, but boys are most often bullied only by other boys
What are the consequences of bullying?
Children and youth who are bullied are more likely than other children to be depressed, lonely, anxious, have low self-esteem, feel unwell, and think about suicide.

What's in your (kid's) backpack?

Backpacks are heavier than ever and younger kids are toting them for longer times. Lugging heavy backpacks can lead to pain, poor posture and muscle strain. Here are some tips on relieving the backpack burden, as well as some ways to use backpacks to keep your kids safe and well-equipped.