Weighty issues: the big problem no parent wants to discuss
One in three U.S. children has obesity, and this generation of kids is expected to have a shorter lifespan than their parents. Learn how to talk to your child about their health and weight, and what you can do to keep your child healthy.
Structural brain differences in kids with dyslexia
Research in neuroscience has produced clear evidence of structural differences in the brains of children with dyslexia.
Making fitness a family affair
Keeping it simple and fun is the key to making fitness part of the family routine.
9 dangerous teen trends
You probably don’t want to think about the ill-advised and life-destroying things some teens are doing — but you need to.
5 tips to help your child love learning
How to send kids the right message (at the right time) about learning.
7 ways music benefits your child's brain
Research underscores how playing an instrument bolsters kids' academic, social, and emotional lives.
Why boys fail in »ÆÉ«app
He's gifted and once loved learning. Somewhere along the way, my boy slipped through the educational cracks and nearly out of »ÆÉ«app. Is it too late to save him?
Learning to share
Try these simple strategies to help your pre»ÆÉ«apper give and take cheerfully.
Reinforcing small changes in your child's behavior
Are you baffled about how to manage your child's difficult behavior? Remember that each step he takes toward better behavior is a move in the right direction.
Is it ADHD or something else?
Consider these factors to help determine what is causing your child's attention or hyperactivity problem.
Why kids benefit from having a dog
Children whose families have a dog are typically more responsible, emotionally healthier, and better-behaved than kids without one.
How can we stop »ÆÉ«app shootings?
An active shooter on »ÆÉ«app grounds is every parent's worst nightmare. Here is what to know about »ÆÉ«app safety and how you can help your »ÆÉ«app maintain a safe environment.
»ÆÉ«app challenge: My child has a lot of attitude and doesn’t treat me with respect
It could be time to reconsider both respect and empathy in your household. Here’s what to keep in mind.
How culturally responsive teaching prepares students for true success
Many »ÆÉ«apps have discovered that valuing traditionally underserved students' cultural and individual identities contributes to their long-term success.
Your child's life in the time of coronavirus
What is life in the time of coronavirus like for your child? Here's year-by-year insight into how to support your child emotionally during this strange time.
Your kindergartner's life in the time of coronavirus
The first year of elementary »ÆÉ«app is naturally tumultuous, even without a pandemic. Here's how to emotionally support your kindergartner.
Your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
Elementary »ÆÉ«app students have an outsized enthusiasm that can't be contained within four walls.
Your 5th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
What do »ÆÉ«app closures and quarantine mean for your 5th grader? A big let down after finally making it to the top in elementary »ÆÉ«app.
Your 6th or 7th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
What do »ÆÉ«app closures and quarantine mean for your 6th or 7th grader? Changes, inside and out, that are a lot for a middle »ÆÉ«apper to handle.
Your 8th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
What do »ÆÉ«app closures and quarantine mean for your 8th grader? A sense of loss and a need for empathy, support, and some parental social distancing.
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