Parenting of K-6 Children

Recent Answers

2012-02-04 Gifted Children - 4 year old with expressive language delay:

More information would be helpful.  What sort of testing did the school do?  Are they using the label "expressive speech delay"? The school may not be able to do thorough testing to the extent that would

2012-02-04 Parenting K-6 Kids - Advice needed about friend:

Hi Bel,  I'm surprised the school isn't involved in this case.     I think you need to be honest. Tell her you like her and having her child over, but you can't any longer subject your family to the possibility

2012-02-02 Gifted Children - Adrian:

I hadn't heard the term twice-exceptional so I didn't understand it.  I misunderstood the use of the word achievements.  Your relief with finding a diagnosis and so quickly seeing Adrian feeling better

2012-01-31 Gifted Children - 3 year old who likes circles:

Allison,    Your daughter's drawings are so like my daughter's at that age that it's remarkable! My daughter's birthday was Jan. 27, and she, too, is unique and talented.  The description of your daughter

2012-01-19 Playground Safety and Design - Safety standards for natural materials:

Paul, I am sorry, but to  my knowledge there are no specific guidelines for using natural elements as you mentioned. This idea is fairly new, the Manufactures are not interested in doing anything to encourage