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Identifying the twice-exceptional child and determining what to do next
Because James was performing at grade level, his school was hesitant to test for special needs, so the Arthurs turned to outside testing to fill in the blanks.
The Best Piano Lessons in Dallas and Collin Counties
From scales to symphonies, we found the best places in Dallas County for littles to learn piano.
Encourage Apathetic Students
Dr. Charles Fay, parent, author and speaker for the group, shares these at-home tips for helping kids stay focused at school.
Learning Curves Ahead
Did you ever have a hard time sitting through a lecture? Then you can probably relate to your son who…
Preparing Your Children for First Grade
Preparing your children for the first-grade experience begins long before the school year starts. From infancy on, parents can help…
Seven Ways to Give Summer Slide the Slip
To help avoid any summer setbacks, we spoke with five Dallas-Fort Worth educators to get their tips for keeping learning alive during the lull of summer.
“Two” by Kathryn Otoshi
This picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi is a tale of friendship and self-discovery.
“Alone in the Forest” by Gita Wolf + Andrea Anastasio
Make this work of storytelling through Indian folk art the first of its kind in your collection.
Standardized Schmandardized
The SAT, and all the other things that actually don’t matter.
Holding a Conversation
In the age of texts and tweets, parents are struggling to raise children with voices of their own. What you can do to raise a confident communicator.
That's All She Wrote
What happens when schools write off cursive in the classroom?
Coping With Asthma
Dr. Neil Singhania answers your questions about your child’s asthma.
Elementary Truancy
Too many tardies could land you and your first-grader in court as more districts crack down on elementary truancy.
11 Ways to Get Your Kids to Love Reading
From the archives | How do you inspire your kids to love reading? Try these 11 ideas for getting even your reluctant readers into books.
6 Books to Read in August
Whether your child is hankering to get back into the classroom or is fearful about starting school for the first time, you can help her get into the swing of things with one of these titles recommended by local librarian Lisa Smant.
Back-to-School Crafts
Avoid the back-to-school blues with these three easy craft projects.
Educational Apps for Kids
Keep your child engaged and entertained with these five educational apps.
Irish Stepdancing
Find Irish stepdancing classes for kids in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Why Can't Kids Find the U.S. on a Map?
Support your child’s social studies learning at home with these kid-friendly and fun strategies.