When Mom says yes and Dad says no
"We can't look like two heads as parents," says America's Supernanny Deborah Tillman. "It confuses the child." Here's how to fix this common parenting mistake.
How Angela Duckworth teaches her kids grit
The famed researcher and author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance explains her "hard things rule," which she's using as a parent to instill stick-to-itiveness in her kids.
When your child says, "I don't like reading!"
Read between the lines, says Stanford psychologist and Mindset author Carol Dweck. Why? Because kids mean something very different when they object to reading.
How to choose the right chore for your child
America's Supernanny says it's not a question of whether or not your child should do chores 鈥� it's a question of assigning chores based on your child's personality and work habits.
One key 1st grade math skill
We've heard math is different under Common Core, but how? One teacher explains how she's teaching kids about numbers differently now 鈥� in a way we can all understand.
One key 6th grade reading skill
Surprise! This teacher鈥檚 description of the new expectations for student reading is nothing like the sixth grade most parents remember.
One key 5th grade reading skill
Want to make sure your fifth grader is ready for sixth grade? This teacher鈥檚 simple suggestion may surprise you.
One key 4th grade math skill
This year, it's critical for kids to master certain math skills. Find out which skills are most essential 鈥� and one simple way to practice them all!
What's makes 3rd grade so important?
This teacher describes third grade as a 鈥渕ake or break鈥� year for kids鈥� academic self-esteem. Learn how to make sure your child survives this vulnerable stage.
One key kindergarten language skill
We all know kids are supposed to nail those ABCs, but there鈥檚 another, even more important reading skill that many parents overlook.
What makes 1st grade so different?
In first grade, kids learn a few key social skills that help them navigate the big, wide world around them.
How do kids learn best?
There's a common misconception that kids learn best by discovering things on their own, but hear what learning expert Annie Murphy Paul says really works.
Teacher learns lesson of what it means to be good at math
Hint 鈥� there's no need for speed.
Why is group work important in math class?
In the real world you sometimes have to convince people your way is right, and an algorithm doesn't do it.
How to navigate girl friendships
Being friends with different groups can be complicated. Here's how to help your daughter manage friendships.
Is your daughter dealing with mean girls?
Learn what being "gaslighted" means and what your daughter can do about it.
What to do when the kids are fighting
You want the bickering to stop now, but here's why it's worth listening when your kids fight.
Emily Bazelon's three types of bullies
The bullies our kids deal with are different than the sort of bullies we confronted growing up, says Sticks and Stones author Emily Bazelon.
Bullyproof your child: 8 key ideas
In our latest #emotionalsmarts Google+ Hangout, experts Emily Bazelon and Maurice Elias discussed bullying and identified 8 things all parents should know.
Why parents lose it with their kids
The reasons often have more to do with you than with your child, according to psychologist Madeline Levine. Learn why.
Yes! Sign me up for updates relevant to my child's grade.
Please enter a valid email address
Thank you for signing up!
Server Issue: Please try again later. Sorry for the inconvenience
