Is your child's self-esteem spiraling downward because of grades? Do you feel helpless? Inside find out how being a detective can help you.

Self- Esteem and Childhood Wisdom:

A father asked his son, "How do you like going to school?" His son answered, "Going to school is fine. Coming home is fine too. It's just the time in between I don't like."

Parents, if your child feels this way, his grades are probably bad and his self-esteem is dropping like a runaway elevator. Here's a letter from a worried mom.

A Subscriber's Letter:

Dear Jean,

"My 9 year-old-son is in 4th grade and quickly falling behind. His teacher has made two calls to home telling us my son is having difficulty paying attention in class. His grades are HIDEOUS!!! I'm not sure what is going on. I don't think she is making school and learning fun, and I want to help him!!

We are on a limited income, so tutoring is going to be very difficult.