"I have a daughter in first grade I am having a problems with her reading and comprehension , writing letters backwards, and some other subjects I don't know what to do get her on track she can learn but doesn't read to well can offer some advice on what I can do to help her sometimes I feel like I HAVE FAILED HER AS THE PARENT "

"Our daughter is a top student in her class and everything seems to come easily to her. Homework has always been a fight because she isn't interested. Since January, this lazy attitude has trickled down to her school day and classroom work. Her teacher has even commented on her laziness. We really need to find a way to motivate her to try her best. We appreciate any suggestions that you may have. Thank you."

"Please tell me if I'm being irrational about my sons homework. He is in the first grade and in about the middle of his class academically. Currently, his class is asked to do the following: be prepared with 2 new spelling word each day, read for at least 15 minutes a night, have weekly book report completed by Friday, complete math problems on website weekly, and the one that sent me over the edge...the students will be given a sheet of 50 math problems on Friday to study over the weekend and then be tested on Monday and if they miss more then 2 problems they must retake the same test that Friday. What happen to family time?? Thanks!"