Archive for the School Category
How to Help a Distracted Child
Dear Sharon,
How can a parent know the difference between a child who has a learning difficulty and a child who is just distracted? It seems that we hear so much now about kids having various “issues”. If my 6 1/2 year old son isn’t concentrating on his schoolwork does that mean he [...]
Separating at School
Dear Sharon,
Last month you answered my question about sending my preschooler off to school for the first time. Now I have another concern - WHAT ABOUT ME? Am I going to be able to handle the emotions of leaving my child and going off to work? I’m already nervous.
A first time mother
Dear first time mom,
I [...]
After-School Activities
Dear Sharon,
I am planning on signing my 7 year old up for an after school activity that meets once a week, and he also will be playing soccer on Saturdays. There’s a lot of controversy about parents “overbooking” kids these days. What are your thoughts on this topic?
Barbara
Dear Barbara,
” Overbooking” a child with activities can [...]