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U.S. Air Date: November 28, 2007

Being Your Child's Best Advocate (Part 2 of 2)

Vicki Caruana

Educator Vicki Caruana describes how parents can be a good advocate for their children in dealing with teachers, doctors, coaches and other authority figures. (Part 2 of 2)

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Today's resources

Web Exclusive: Twenty Steps to Standing Up for Your Child
Excerpted from Vicki Caruana's book Standing Up for Your Child Without Stepping on Toes.
Web Exclusive: More from Vicki Caruana (Part 1)
Listen to this Windows Media audio clip in which Vicki Caruana describes how parents should respond when their children reveal special talents.
Web Exclusive: More from Vicki Caruana (Part 2)
"What should I do when someone else thinks they know what's best for my child?" Vicki Caruana responds.
Web Exclusive: More from Vicki Caruana (Part 3)
Vicki Caruana explains how parents can teach their kids to stand up for themselves, even within the home.

Guest Biography

Known as "America's Teacher," Vicki Caruana encourages teachers and parents as an inspirational speaker and author. With a master's degree in education, Vicki has taught in public schools, at the college level and has homeschooled her own children. In addition to her work as an education coach, she writes school curricula and has authored numerous articles and books. Her books include Giving Your Child the Excellence Edge and the award-winning Apples & Chalkdust.

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