Recent content by coatkl7

Thank you both for your ideas. I played some of the games with her, and obviously school is over so no more of that. Do you know of any summer programs we can do so that she can continue practicing her math homework, as to not lose what she has already learned this year. Again, thank you...

Hello, this is my first post, so pardon the length! My daughter is about to finish 2nd grade and she has been struggling with math the entire year. I try to sit with her and explain the problems, but she simply gets frustrated and waits for me to give her the answer. I have a full-time...

I think the best idea is to have the parents involved in this young boy's school. Maybe having him go to an after-school academic program or to have him involved in other extracurricular activities may help him stay focused on something which may eventually lead him to focus more on school...

Congrats! That's very exciting!! :)

I would say immediate punishment is the best. Children need to view the punishment as immediate and justified in order for it to be received well. I would say see how the first punishment works out, and see if it goes well with the child, and if his actions are changed. I agree with not...

I'm American, and yes I did attend a private university off my parents' money. While I did not have to pay for my tuition, my parents always instilled in me a need for responsibility. I had a job throughout college and paid for my rent, groceries, my school books, and other odds and ends I...

First of all, I commend you on your adoption of your wife's child. Growing up my family was very big into adoption for many reasons, and my parents faced a similar dilemma to yours right now. The best thing to do is tell her when she is old enough to understand, but not wait too long...