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As a newspaper columnist, Dr. Nancy Devlin has written over 500 articles on subjects related to education and parenting. Here are some selected articles grouped into several categories. Other topics important to parents are available. If you would like an article on a topic not shown below, please send a mail message to Nancy Devlin . Your feedback is important! Thank you.

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HELPING YOUR CHILD AT HOME
Baby's Brain Development
Your baby's brain is growing fast. His or her first three years should be the best you have to give.
Encouraging Sibling's Individuality Eases Rivalry View Full Article
Sibling rivalry is a fact of life. Whether it results in a lack of harmony and unhappiness depends on how parents respond to it. This article will help you handle it properly.
Don't Hit, Teach
The goal of discipline is to modify behavior. Hitting is destructive. This article outlines more productive techniques.
You're OK, They're OK
Encouragement is the prime motivator for your children. Learn how to use "I" statements and to comment on what is done right, not just on what is done wrong.
TV's a No-No
Television stifles creativity and your children's future as learners. Here are helpful hints designed to wean them from the tube.
Say It Concretely
Children are concrete thinkers, not abstract thinkers. Here are the sentences you need communicate effectively with them.
Don't Solve It - Teach It
Solving your children's problems for them may simply create more. Here are some tips on how to teach them problem-solving skills.
Do As I Do
"Do as I say, not as I do" never works. Here's how to be your child's role model.
'Everybody' Isn't You
Shoplifting, cheating, and lying are wrong. Learn how to avoid the "everybody does it" excuse.
A Hug-A-Day, Keeps Depression Away
You are your children's best friend. They should be able to tell you anything and still feel loved.

MONITORING YOUR CHILD AT SCHOOL
Ready Or Not?"
Some children are not ready for today's kindergarten. This article helps parents know when to wait.
Hearing Loss Alert
Undetected hearing and vision problems produce children who have difficulty learning. Detect these problems now.
Read By Third Grade
Your child should be reading on grade level by third grade. Know how to monitor your child's school progress.
Homework Disruption
Homework is important but sometimes it can cause disruptive problems in families. This article gives you tips on keeping it productive.
Mistaking Failures
Children should be allowed to make mistakes. Learn to understand when mistakes are not failures.
Uniform Approaches Nose Out Individuality View Full Article
School systems must learn to accept individuality in their students. This article encourages informed parents to demand what is best for their unique children.
Assess And Change
Good teachers are more important than shiny buildings. Learn how to assess your child's school.

SCHOOL TESTING AND REPORTING
Beware Kindergarten Screening Tests
Kindergarten screening tests can be devastating. Here's how to use the results wisely.
Folder Feedback
Your child's cumulative record folder should not be a mystery to you. You have a right to know and this article tells you what to look for.
Report Cards May Send Wrong Message To Parents View Full Article
Everybody fears report card time. Learn how report cards are misused so that you can understand what they do well.
Parents and Teachers Together
(9) Parent-teacher conferences are important opportunities for communication. This article provides step-by-step guidelines for successful conferences.

ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALITY AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL
Know Your Child
It is important to understand your child's temperament and learning style. This article helps you discover these and to communicate them to teachers.
Accepting Temperaments
Your children have different temperaments, which you must understand and accept. Here are some ideas on how to treat your children uniquely.
Describe, Don't Label
Labels are dangerous because they are abstract, and children may not understand them. You need to know how to describe behavior, not give it a label.
The Danger Of Labeling Children View Full Article
Read why even so-called "positive" labels, such as "gifted and talented" may be limiting for children.

SEASONAL
Christmas Joy
Prepare early to make the Christmas season joyous. Avoid a season of getting at the expense of giving.
Hooray For Moms
Why being "just a mother" is the highest calling. Happy Mother's Day.

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