Importance of Play for Young Children

Tutoring tots? Some kids prep for kindergarten

Students under growing pressure to perform at ever-younger ages

By Jacqueline Stenson
MSNBC contributor
msnbc.com contributor
updated 10:00 a.m. ET, Tues., Aug 18, 2009


For two hours a week this summer, Krissy Rubesch has been working with a tutor on reading and math. Summer schooling isn’t unusual for kids who need a jumpstart on academics for fall, but Krissy is only going into kindergarten.  Read more at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32404017/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/?GT1=43001