Science Activities for Kids
Cool summer science projects to keep your kids in learning mode while they are away from school.
Author: Marge Eberts
Build Your Child's Vocabulary
Follow these tips to to begin building vocabulary when children are young and continue as they get older.
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
If you're not sure if your child is ready for kindergarten, follow these recommendations.
Is Video Addiction Real?
What should you do if video gaming or test anxiety is affecting your child's performance?
Evaluating a Young Child's Writing Skills
What should you do if you're concerned about your child's writing abilities? And what is a tiered evaluation and intervention program?
Researching a New School
What's the best way to gather information on schools where you plan to live.
Celebrate Arbor Day With Kids at Home
Fun activities to celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day at home.
Spelling Expectations for Assignments
Relying entirely on computer spell-checkers to catch children's spelling errors is not a good policy.
Handling Kindergarten Homework Overload
How can you help a kindergartner who is overburdened with homework?.
Understanding Standardized Test Scores
What is a norm-referenced test and is it an accurate guage of ability?
Which Hand Will Our Child Prefer?
Is there any quick and easy way to know if a child who is entering preschool is right- or left-handed?
Multitasking Hinders Homework
Can kids really mutitask, when one of the tasks is homework?
Is Your Preschooler Disinterested in Letters and Numbers?
Is a preschooler's lack of interest in schoolwork cause for worry?
Taking Stock of School Progress
December is a great time to evaluate how your child has been doing this school year.
Help Children Write Clearly
Have children read their writing out loud to see if it makes sense.
Handling Classroom Conundrums
Whether kids are acting out or underachieving, parents will find this expert advice helpful.
Do Children with ADHD Improve With Age?
Children diagnosed with ADHD can improve with age, especially if they get help early.
Coping with Kindergarten Adjustment
What's normal when children are adjusting to kindergarten and ways to help your children succeed.
Is My Child Reading at the Right Level?
Identify when your child is at reading level and discover ways to unlock his potential.
School Start-up Woes: From Sleep Habits to Vision Problems
Tips to get your kids the sleep they need and keep their vision at its best.
Computer Time for Preschoolers
How much time should preschoolers spend on a computer a day? Get advice from experts.
Preparing Young Children for School
How to motivate young children for school while nuturing their curiosity to explore and grow.
How to Help With Homework
Talk with the teacher about how much help to provide with homework.
Steps for an Organized School Year
Set the course for smooth sailing this school year with these simple steps from experts.
