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Dyslexia: What to Look for
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Dyslexia: What to Look for
Is your child dyslexic? When should parents be concerned that their child may need to see a specialist?
preschool
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How to Be the Teacher's Pet
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How to Be the Teacher's Pet
Every classroom has one - the over-achieving parent who makes everyone else look bad. There's the mother who has every event organized before you can get your foot in the door, and the father who outbids you at fundraising auctions. But relax! Becoming the teacher's pet needn't be expensive or time-consuming.
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Celebrate Black History Month
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Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Whatever the color of your family's skin, it's a chance to celebrate the diversity of our American culture.
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Before Harry Potter: 3 Great Books Your Kids Don't Know Yet
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Before Harry Potter: 3 Great Books Your Kids Don't Know Yet
Children's book guru Anita Silvey has spent over 35 years in the publishing industry. Here are 3 kids' classics she can't live without.
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Bug Juice, Baseball, and the Benefits of Sleepaway Camp
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Bug Juice, Baseball, and the Benefits of Sleepaway Camp
As far as I'm concerned, there are two types of people in this world: those who went to sleepaway camp, and those who didn't.
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The Bottom Line on Camp Costs
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The Bottom Line on Camp Costs
Want to send your child to camp, but not sure if you can afford it? You can reduce the cost by asking the right questions.
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Grooming Green Thumbs (and Green Eaters!)
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Grooming Green Thumbs (and Green Eaters!)
If you're like most parents, getting your kids to eat their vegetables is a tall order. Here's a unique approach that just might get the job done.
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Teaching Your Child to Ski
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Teaching Your Child to Ski
If you love to ski, you've probably dreamed of the moment your child will join you on the slopes. But how do you get your child to slide down a mountain?
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What Makes a Children's Book a Classic?
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What Makes a Children's Book a Classic?
Why is it that some books become timeless favorites, destined to be read and re-read, while others get set aside after the first cursory glance?
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Find the Right Summer Camp
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Find the Right Summer Camp
Finding the perfect summer camp for your child can be an overwhelming task. Here are some practical tips to make the camp experience rewarding and memorable.
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The Early Reader Isn't Always the Bookworm
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The Early Reader Isn't Always the Bookworm
Kids are not always ready to read by age five, and pushing them can have negative effects. Why parents should respect their child's natural reading pace.
kindergarten
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What Teachers Really Want From Parents
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What Teachers Really Want From Parents
What teachers really wish for is simple. Here are five easy ways to help them out without breaking the bank or producing weekly batches of 20+ cupcakes.
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Teaching Tolerance
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Teaching Tolerance
Most experts agree that while children are curious about difference, they learn prejudice from others. Here are some parenting tips to help promote tolerance.
kindergarten
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Sugar and Spice: Why Rhyme Is So Nice
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Sugar and Spice: Why Rhyme Is So Nice
As kooky as some childhood rhymes are, they may actually have a serious role in child development. Here's how to use rhyme to help kids learn to read.
kindergarten
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The First Day of School
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The First Day of School
The first day of kindergarten is a recipe for incredible anticipation mixed with a tummy full of butterflies. How to make the most of this special day.
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Pushing Your Shy Child
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Pushing Your Shy Child
Is your child shy? Could your pushing be causing him anxiety and to withdraw even more? Practical parenting tips on helping your shy child.
preschool
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Need a Family Vacation?
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Need a Family Vacation?
Are your family vacations in a rut? This year, why not try an arts vacation?
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7 Ways to Sneak in Extra Reading
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7 Ways to Sneak in Extra Reading
Kids can practice and play with words in many unexpected places. Here are seven ways to sneak in a little reading even if it's not story time.
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Finding The Right Backpack: Tips from the Pros
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Finding The Right Backpack: Tips from the Pros
It's a victory: your kid wants to scrap that ratty backpack. Expert advice on the best backpacks around.
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Easing into Middle School
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Easing into Middle School
Here are four ways you can help your child navigate middle school.
6th grade
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Does Your Child Rush Through Assignments? Here's Help!
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Does Your Child Rush Through Assignments? Here's Help!
Poor quality work is a problem at any age, but the primary grades are where habits (good or bad) are formed. What can parents do to help?
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Dealing with Separation Anxiety
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Dealing with Separation Anxiety
From his first step to his first sentence, you've been championing your son's growth and development. Now it's time to pass the torch to his preschool teacher.
preschool
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Don't Miss These Summer Exhibits!
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Don't Miss These Summer Exhibits!
Sure, school's out, but this summer's offerings of exhibits all over the country let kids make the world their classroom.
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How to Be a Summertime "Funologist"
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How to Be a Summertime "Funologist"
Having trouble cutting loose when summer vacation rolls around? Here are parenting tips on how to become an expert "funologist."
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Is Your Middle Schooler a Reluctant Reader?
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Is Your Middle Schooler a Reluctant Reader?
Got a reluctant reader on your hands? Here's how to encourage your reluctant reader to hit the books.
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