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Practical advice on identifying and nurturing your gifted pre-school student at home. Includes descriptions of creative activities you can do with your child outside of school to encourage...more

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Practical advice on identifying and nurturing your gifted pre-school student at home. Includes descriptions of creative activities you can do with your child outside of school to encourage critical thinking skills and creativity.

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More Brain Teasers - Hoagies

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A creative collection of puzzles and brainteasers to challenge gifted students. This large collection is maintained by Hoagies and sometimes has a few dead links, but the collection...more

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A creative collection of puzzles and brainteasers to challenge gifted students. This large collection is maintained by Hoagies and sometimes has a few dead links, but the collection is still worth visiting for the MANY good sites they share.

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Asking the Right Questions

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Knowing what questions to ask can make all of the difference in advocating for your gifted child. Written by the mother of a hearing impaired student, this article provides practical...more

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Knowing what questions to ask can make all of the difference in advocating for your gifted child. Written by the mother of a hearing impaired student, this article provides practical advice for any parent seeking to improve the educational climate for their child.

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Questions About IQ Testing - Harcourt Publishing

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A collection of frequently asked questions parents have about the IQ testing process. ...more

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A collection of frequently asked questions parents have about the IQ testing process.

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Giftedness: Early Childhood Indicators - Gifted Development

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This article and related charts examine early childhood characteristics that might indicate the need for further assessment of giftedness. ...more

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This article and related charts examine early childhood characteristics that might indicate the need for further assessment of giftedness.

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Characteristics of Gifted Children - Memphis Public Schools

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A concise list of some of the most common characteristics of gifted children. ...more

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A concise list of some of the most common characteristics of gifted children.

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Child Care for the Teen Parent - University of Illinois

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This site addresses the issues surrounding the frequent needs of teen parents to either earn and income or continue their education. The site offers several strategies and options,...more

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This site addresses the issues surrounding the frequent needs of teen parents to either earn and income or continue their education. The site offers several strategies and options, and suggests constructive ways in which families can remain involved in the process.

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About Checking - Consumer Debit Resource site

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This is a detailed introduction to checking accounts that would be suitable for high school students who are willing to read the detailed content. The site offers information on different...more

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This is a detailed introduction to checking accounts that would be suitable for high school students who are willing to read the detailed content. The site offers information on different types of accounts, an explanation of how checking accounts work, and information on typical account fees and types of banks. If you're working with a motivated student, turn him or her loose on this one. Be sure to try the Checkbook Basics interactive section with your high school students learning basic consumer skills. Any high school teacher with a course on "living in the real world" will appreciate this site.

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The Business of Babysitting - University of Illinois

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This babysitting primer offers great information for prospective babysitters, their parents, and also the parents of children who need a sitter. The topics include safety, responsibility...more

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This babysitting primer offers great information for prospective babysitters, their parents, and also the parents of children who need a sitter. The topics include safety, responsibility issues, and a basic set of rules to ensure that all goes well for everyone involved.

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When Your Teen is Having a Baby - KidsHealth

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This article offers straightforward, practical advice for the parents of a teen who is having a baby. The emphasis is on finding effective ways to communicate, encourage continued education,...more

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This article offers straightforward, practical advice for the parents of a teen who is having a baby. The emphasis is on finding effective ways to communicate, encourage continued education, and ensure the health habits and nutrition required for a pregnant teen. This resource does offer a Spanish version and can be read to you.

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Divorce Matters - A Child's View - Iowa State University

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This page offers brief summaries of the ways in which children and young people typically react to divorce at differing ages. The author then suggests strategies parents and caregivers...more

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This page offers brief summaries of the ways in which children and young people typically react to divorce at differing ages. The author then suggests strategies parents and caregivers can use to help the child accept and cope with the situation.

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Holiday Stress and Divorced Families

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This short article outlines some of the extra stresses that divorced families encounter during holiday seasons and suggests strategies parents can use to help control these additional...more

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This short article outlines some of the extra stresses that divorced families encounter during holiday seasons and suggests strategies parents can use to help control these additional strains.

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A Parent's Guide to Surviving Adolescence - KidsHealth

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Here's a well-written site that offers a collection of ideas and experiences from parents of teens on how to make the most of what can be trying years. There is ...more

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Here's a well-written site that offers a collection of ideas and experiences from parents of teens on how to make the most of what can be trying years. There is an empasis on consistency, communication, and regular contact, with plenty of links to additional resources for dealing with specific problems. This one's a winner.

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Backpack Safety - KidsHealth

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Backpacks are great, but an overloaded pack can pose a risk of injury to your child. This article suggests ways to be sure that your child's backpack isn't doing more ...more

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Backpacks are great, but an overloaded pack can pose a risk of injury to your child. This article suggests ways to be sure that your child's backpack isn't doing more harm than good.

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Nine Steps to More Effective Parenting - KidsHealth

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This article offers nine general principles which parents can use to ensure that they are providing caring, consistent parenting for their children. The content can help parents strike...more

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This article offers nine general principles which parents can use to ensure that they are providing caring, consistent parenting for their children. The content can help parents strike a balance between nurturing and discipline as their child grows.

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Children and Family Moves - American Academy of Child Psychology

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An article from the American Academy of Child Psychology on helping children cope with a move. ...more

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An article from the American Academy of Child Psychology on helping children cope with a move.

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Home Alone Children - American Academy of Child Psychology

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An article from the American Academy of Child Psychology on "latchkey kids" and how parents should handle the situation. ...more

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An article from the American Academy of Child Psychology on "latchkey kids" and how parents should handle the situation.

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Children who Steal - American Academy of Child Psychology

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An article to help parents cope and understand why a child would steal. ...more

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An article to help parents cope and understand why a child would steal.

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Pets and Children - American Academy of Child Psychology

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An article about helping children become comfortable with pets and handle the responsibility. ...more

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An article about helping children become comfortable with pets and handle the responsibility.

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Parenting - Preparing for Adolescence - American Academy of Child Psychology

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An article helping parents prepare for their child's adolescence. ...more

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An article helping parents prepare for their child's adolescence.

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