Ages 6-11

A. Lola is adapting wonderfully to the school social environment and peer group. Her first grade report card indicates that she is able to work well cooperatively and independently, as the situation calls for it. She is respectful of the rights and possessions of others and interacts appropriately with peers. She also is able to follow the classroom rules, listen, and follow directions. I believe these are fairly stable personality characteristics of Lola's. When she was younger, assessments also described Lola as able to work well with others and on her own. She is a pretty easy-going child, so this does not surprise me. From a young age, Lola has been cooperative, and continues to be so as she grows up.

B. Lola is adapting to social situations inside and outside of the home well. She is well-liked at school and has many friends. She likes to participate in softball, soccer, and science camps with other kids. At home, she likes to play with the neighborhood kids and her younger sister Leah. Her dad and I recently divorced. I was concerned this might affect Lola at school, but her teacher did not notice a difference in behavior. At home Lola is less cheerful than usual, but seemed to bounce back pretty soon. Lola and Leah live with me primarily but are able to spend the weekends with their father, which I believe is helpful in allowing the girls to bounce back. Other than that, there are no behavioral or emotional problems that have surfaced. Report cards have indicated that Lola occasionally gets stressed or frustrated, but gets over it pretty quickly. Lola seems to be happy and healthy!