You know your child is smart. But why does he come home with failing grades? His report card doesn't reflect what he's capable of—and in frustration, you wonder if he's lazy. But there are many reasons why a smart child would not do well in school. Here are some things you may want to look into, so you can help your child deal with the problem and succeed in school. … [Read more...] about Why smart kids get failing grades
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7 Secrets to Raising Kids Who Like Homework
Are you constantly nagging your kids to do their homework? Are you disappointed by their report card, since you know they could do so much better if they took their grades more seriously? The solution seems so easy – develop your kids' study habits –but this is easier said than done. They're distracted by TV, the internet and video games. And strict rules and boring drills … [Read more...] about 7 Secrets to Raising Kids Who Like Homework
5 Fun Games that Improve your Child’s Handwriting
Does your child have horrible handwriting? It's not a problem you can afford to ignore. Even if he knows his ABC's, if he can't take decent notes or submit legible homework, his grades will suffer. Besides, good handwriting is part of learning an important life skill: taking pride in a job well done. It may seem unfair, but many teachers think that messy handwriting is a … [Read more...] about 5 Fun Games that Improve your Child’s Handwriting