Why Learn a Second Language?
In a world in which the benefits of learning a second language have never been greater, the way languages are taught is changing to meet the growing need.
Articles about:
Young teen's dilemma: Too old for camp, too young to work
There are exciting alternatives for middle-schoolers and young high-schoolers who are too old for day camp but too young to be left alone.
8 steps to a successful IEP meeting
A parents' guide to strategic planning for children on the autism spectrum.
Beware the miracle cure
Miracle cure scams abound in the world of learning disabilities. Here's how to spot them.
Reading Tips and Picks for Tweens and Teens
Summer is a great time to help your middle or high school student prepare for challenging reading assignments in the fall.
Sexual Behavior: What Teens Learn From Media
If you don't talk to your kids about your own values and expectations about sex, the main input they'll get is from the media. Here are some guidelines to help you.
How Not to Be a Helicopter Parent
Helicopter parents hover, intervening in their college-age kids' roommate disputes and making their academic decisions. Are you likely to become one?
Getting a job, getting a life: The workplace and young people with LD
Expert advice for parents on starting early to help kids with learning disabilities prepare for success in the workplace.
The case against homework
The founder of Stop Homework argues the unfathomable: that common educational practices are cheating our kids out of a real education.
Talking with your teenager about learning difficulties
An expert offers advice on fostering ongoing, positive dialogue with your teenager about her learning problems and how they impact her life.
