Main Idea | Definition

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Main Idea: The central purpose or gist of a passage; the primary message expressed by a passage. The main idea of a paragraph may be explicitly stated in a topic sentence.

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Any techniques on helping my child break some new pronunciation habits? She has been pronouncing these sounds correctly for years, but now changing.

Kindergarten readiness | Speech and language issues

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whats the best way to deal with a child who screams everytime you ask him or her to do something or not do something

Discipline and behavior challenges

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HOW DOES MY 13YR OLD DAUGHTER START STUDYING ON HER OWN AS SHE IS BATTLING WITH SUMMARIZING

School and Academics | Learning styles and differences

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I think I have some learning disabilities, can I complete my high education and go to college with a 105 IQ?

School and Academics | Learning issues and special needs | Getting ready for college

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My seven year old is afraid of death and wants to know for sure heaven is real and how to get there. I need the right words to answer these questions.

My child's growth and development | Communicating with my child (The tough talks)

4 Answers, Unresolved Question, Expert Answer