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 [...]
Teenagers and Homework
Dear Sharon,
I have a 12 year old who is a homework problem kid. He doesn’t want to do anything but computer games and hang out with his friends. We end up fighting a great deal of the time. We want him to do well in school and prepare himself for [...]
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 [...]