Description Special Lectures for Mothers of Elementary School Students: What It Means to Become a Parent Lecture 1: Making Both Child and Mom Happy Lecture 2: Learning to Relax Lecture 3: Teaching a Student's Duty - Earning Their Keep Lecture 4: Helping Kids Do Things on Their Own Lecture 5: Helping Kids Discover the Joy of Being Useful Chapter 1. First Grade First Grade Educational Goals Characteristics of First Graders Mothers' Educational Goals for First Grade First Grade Q&A by Topic School Adjustment My child doesn't want to go to school - what should I do? My child says the teacher is scary I feel burdened by one-on-one meetings with the homeroom teacher I feel like the teacher isn't paying attention to my child Other moms are gossiping about my child How should I respond to teacher discipline/punishment? Making Friends My child doesn't get along with friends My child keeps bullying friends My child cries when teased by friends My child only does what friends want Education My child struggles a lot with keeping a diary My child keeps failing dictation tests My child's handwriting is illegible My child can't do homework alone My child can't focus during class My child is afraid to give presentations How should my first grader spend vacation? How can I help with weak school subjects? Behavioral Concerns How can I help my easily distracted child improve? Could my child have a tic disorder? My child only wants to play all day My child is too slow in everything My child doesn't keep promises My child wants too much praise and rewards How should I raise a child with bad manners? My child stole a friend's belongings Working Parents & Private Education I'm worried about after-school care since both parents work Are arts and sports education really necessary? Do we really need to do the same field trips as everyone else? My child doesn't want to go to academy (hagwon) Do I really need to visit the teacher? Chapter 2. Grades 2-3 Educational Goals for Grades 2-3 Characteristics of Grades 2-3 Children Mothers' Educational Goals for Grades 2-3 Grades 2-3 Q&A by Topic Studying My child doesn't want to do homework Should I start sending my child to academy now? Is there really such a thing as a 'head for studying'? Does every child have a different way of studying? My child has trouble concentrating How can I develop self-directed learning skills? Friendships My child is being bullied at school I don't get along with the mom of my child's close friend Should I just let it go when my child gets into a physical fight with a friend? My child doesn't mix with friends and only plays at home My child just hangs around in groups and plays all the time Behavioral Concerns My child doesn't express emotions My child keeps taking money from my wallet My child won't study because of their phone My child goes to PC gaming cafes too often My child is addicted to games My child spends allowance carelessly Character & Habits My child is too timid My child lies constantly I think my child is going through early puberty My child doesn't listen My child can't speak in front of others My child is too slow to act My child constantly uses bad language and slang Sex Education & Crime Prevention My child watched inappropriate content My child is overly physical with others I'm afraid to let my child out into the world Sibling Relationships What should I do about siblings who fight every day? My children hit each other when fighting My child says I only pay attention to their sibling Parent & Child My relationship with my child keeps going wrong I don't get along well with other moms My husband and I keep fighting over different parenting views Chapter 3. Grades 4-5 Educational Goals for Grades 4-5 Characteristics of Grades 4-5 Children Mothers' Educational Goals for Grades 4-5 Grades 4-5 Q&A by Topic Learning Psychology My child hates homework My child struggles now that they're in 4th grade My child has no motivation to study My child's grades suddenly dropped My child can't write book reports My child is afraid to speak in English My child finds essay writing too difficult Talent & Studying Abroad How should I raise a gifted child? Should I send my child to study abroad early? My child can't adjust to school after returning from studying abroad Friendships I think my child is hanging out with a bad crowd My child got hit by a friend Children are splitting into groups and fighting I think my child is being bullied My child is bullying other children Lifestyle & Attitude I'm worried my child is obsessed with looks and popularity What should I do about a child who buys anything as soon as they get money? My child can't put down their phone Puberty My child watches inappropriate videos How should I explain physical changes to my child? My child has a romantic interest Parent & Child My child rebels against everything My relationship with my child keeps going wrong Chapter 4. Sixth Grade Sixth Grade Educational Goals Characteristics of Sixth Graders Mothers' Educational Goals for Sixth Grade Sixth Grade Q&A by Topic Education How should a child with weak fundamentals study? My child refuses to study Grades won't improve no matter how much my child studies