Spring is a very active time for youngsters. Conflicts with friends seem to be the over-riding theme during this time of the year. There is quite a drama going on during recess at any given time! Please listen to your children when they want to talk about peer relations. It may seem trivial to you, but issues with friends can greatly interfere with a child's feelings of success in school. Right before bedtime, take an extra few minutes to ask your child how they are getting along with their classmates. This is a golden opportunity, because there will be a time, when they will not want to talk to you about their friends at all! Encourage them to come visit with me and have a "peer mediation" if they are having a recurring problem with a peer.