Jody Stallings

My child's teacher is never there. Are there consequences for teachers who don't show up for their jobs? Doesn't it cause problems?

I often get questions about how to occupy kids during the summer. But why settle for just keeping them busy? Here are five things, in no particular order, you can do to make this a transformative summer for children of any age.

My middle school child often comes across as blunt and rude when talking to teachers, especially when he's frustrated. This stems from his ADHD, but the teachers continue to criticize him and threaten him with consequences, which leaves him feeling awful for being who he is. How can I make them stop?

My child's teacher is never there. Are there consequences for teachers who don't show up for their jobs? Doesn't it cause problems?

My son was part of some roughhousing that broke a class fishbowl. The teacher asked those responsible to come forward, but nobody did. Eventually, my son felt guilty and confessed his role in it. He was sent to the principal for punishment, which was fair. Later, the other three boys were also found out and received the same punishment. I was surprised that their punishment wasn't harsher since they didn't admit to it. Am I wrong?

My middle school child often comes across as blunt and rude when talking to teachers, especially when he’s frustrated. This stems from his ADHD, but the teachers continue to criticize him and threaten him with consequences, which leaves him feeling awful for being who he is. How can I make them stop?

How do I know if my child is spoiled or entitled? I’m worried I might be blind to it.

My son was part of some roughhousing that broke a class fishbowl. The teacher asked those responsible to come forward, but nobody did.

Jody Stallings Is the summer slump real? If so, should more districts consider year-round school?

How do I know if my child is spoiled or entitled? I’m worried I might be blind to it.