8 famous "failures" kids can learn from
Think successful people — like Rihanna — never make mistakes? Think again.
5 ways to make family dinnertime easy and fun
Surprise! Eating together helps kids in »ÆÉ«app and life. Try these 5 ways to make family dinners easy and fun.
5 steps to resisting peer pressure
In the heat of the moment, it can be hard for your child to stay out of trouble. Give him these tools for dealing with peer pressure when it happens.
Tween and teens brains
Kids understand that to get stronger, they need to work their muscles with regular exercise. Teach them the brain is like a muscle that can also be "worked out."
Talking to teens about sex
Why you need to talk to your child about sex — and why you'll be glad you did.
How to talk to children about sex
Really, really young isn't too young to talk about "it."
Tips for teaching generosity: middle-»ÆÉ«appers
An expert in getting kids to see the point of giving offers tips for teaching preteens the gift of generosity.
Tips for teaching generosity: elementary »ÆÉ«appers
An expert on getting kids to see the point in giving offers strategies for teaching elementary »ÆÉ«app students the gift of generosity.
Tips for teaching generosity: high »ÆÉ«appers
An expert on getting kids to see the point in giving offers strategies for teaching teens the gift of generosity.
Art education in 5th grade
In a rich arts education program, your fifth grader will learn about visual arts, music, theater, and dance.
Character education puts values in »ÆÉ«apps' lesson plans.
No longer afraid of teaching values, many »ÆÉ«apps have added character education to their lesson plans.
5 ways to help your child learn about friendship
Help your child learn what it means to be a good friend, how to meet new friends, how to resolve conflicts, and more.
4 ways to keep your child learning
Teach your child that asking questions is fun — and a great way to learn.
7 tips for raising a grateful child
Kids who know how to count their blessings are happier and more successful.
6 heroes your child (and you) can learn from
Think kids grow up to become great American heroes on their own? Think again.
3 little hints to get your child to do what you ask
Tired of your child not doing what you ask? Here are 3 simple ways to give directions that your child can understand and follow.
Books on tweens and teens
Tweens and teens can drive parents crazy. Here are some books to help you understand, and better communicate, with your older child.
Raising my son as a girl
One mom's fight for her child's identity
Raising a financially intelligent child: focus on allowances
The authors of The Financially Intelligent Parent recommend giving your child an allowance - but don't tie it to chores.
Raising a financially savvy child
Our readers offer their advice about how to teach money management to children.
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