Learning and Your Child Articles

Is your child dyslexic? When should parents be concerned that their child may need to see a specialist?

Parents are always telling kids to use their noodle, but it's hard to get a handle on the brain. They never see it and they can't really feel it. A new exhibit, which started at the Smithsonian Institute and is now at The Health Museum in Houston, gives kids a bird's eye view of their most mysterious organ.

If your child is showing signs of depression, it might have to do with something you never thought of... sleep.

If you care for a child who is disabled, it's likely you worry about your child's financial future. Here's how to ensure that your child's needs will be met:

“Today, one in 166 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined,” according to the nonprofit organization, Autism Speaks. Just to put things in perspective, that’s a new case diagnosed almost every 20 minutes. The numbers are staggering, and they’re increasing at an alarming rate – 10-17% per year in the U.S. alone. In fact, autism is the fastest-growing disability in America.

Despite a lot of well-known sufferers, dyslexia is greatly misunderstood and often misdiagnosed. As a parent, it's important to not take any label lying down.

Is your child is gifted? There are many education resources and programs to help parents guide their children to reach their full potential.

In the past 25 years, the number of children labeled as "learning disabled" has jumped by over 150 percent. What gives?

Christmas Eve is just around the corner. And here at Education.com, we've got a mailbox full of goodies. Here are our picks for stuffing your kids' stockings.

With all the consumer hype around the holidays, it's hard to know how to destress the season of giving and getting. Here are ten tips for parents.

Many ADHD researchers focus on the disorder's possible causes. But one researcher is trying to help children with ADHD become better at making friends.

Have you ever wondered how much damage is being done to your child's ears by listening to music through headphones? Doctors are seeing an increase in noise-induced hearing loss.

No one would describe the typical teenager as a particularly rational creature. But some behavior is normal, while some may point to a deeper problem.

How can you help your kids reach their full potential? Here are some expert tips:

Dyslexia is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed learning issues for school-age children. But the earlier it's diagnosed, the better. Here's what to look for:

Albert Einstein was 4 years old before he spoke a word, and 7 before he could read. Winston Churchill failed the 6th grade, and Leo Tolstoy flunked out of college. What do these three famous people have in common? Well, they're no dummies. In fact, they are all considered gifted, and in some cases, genius.

Brainy 10-year-olds with high IQ scores may be more likely to give up meat. At least according to a study by researchers at England's University of Southampton.

Your preschooler is learning her letters and numbers, but she won't sit still and work with her magnetic alphabet. Clearly, she needs to burn some energy, but how might you get a little exercise for that little head in addition to that little body?

We've all seen those bumper stickers: My Child is an Honor Student at (fill in the blank) School. Okay, we get it. She's smart. But is she gifted?

你的孩子害羞吗?你的页ushing be causing him anxiety and to withdraw even more? Practical parenting tips on helping your shy child.

There are almost always multiple ways to approach every health problem. And ADHD is no different.

With the overabundance of definitions, criteria, assessments and theories on what a gifted child is, how can a parent go about getting a proper assessment?

What are "Multiple Intelligences?" An inside look into Dr. Howard Gardner's theories and what they could mean to your child.

If you've got a kid in preschool, your time for peace and quiet has come to an end. Here's a guide to understanding why your child is talking your ear off.

Sensitive children have different, more exaggerated, reactions. They're not deficient, and they are not weak. Expert tips on raising your sensitive child.