Taming Thumbsucking in an Older Child
How to help kids ages 6-10 break that thumbsucking habit.
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When Children Hear Horror Stories on the News
How do you nurture a children's confidence in a safe world even when they are exposed to disturbing news.
Back-to-School: Ideas for Exceptional Parents of Exceptional Children
Guidance for a great start to the new school year for parents of exceptional children.
Parents Sound Off About School Supply Purchases
Parents sound off about the amount of school supplies they are being asked to purchase at the beginning of each school year.
‘Food Lion Feeds’ Donates Meals, Launches Reusable Bag Campaign
Food Lion Feeds recently celebrated its anniversary by providing more than 1 million meals throughout its 10-state operating area.
HPV Vaccine for Boys Could Protect More at Same Cost
A Duke University study proposes a strategy to better use limited public health care dollars for protecting more people from human papillomavirus (HPV) and the cancers it can cause.
AAP Opposes In-School Drug Testing Due to Lack of Evidence
The American Academy of Pediatricsrecommends against the use of school-based drug testing programs, often called random drug testing.
Supporting Your Child’s Communication With Teachers
The nature of what parents need to communicate with a teacher changes with a child's age and needs.
How is Social Media Changing Our Schools?
Is social media a powerful educational tool or a dangerous distraction?
Teaching Children about the Value of Money
Spending savvy: Help kids understand the difference between "wants" and "needs."
Oppositional Defiance Disorder: Tips for Parents and Teachers
How to identify and manage a child with Oppositional Defiance Disorder.
Brain Training Aims to Help Kids With Learning Challenges
Does this new approach to learning help student conquer educational challenges?
Craft an Easy Chair Pocket
This easy chair pocket project is great for an at-home study space or the entire classroom.
Inside the Kitchens of NC Public Schools
What are N.C. Public Schools doing to improve meals kids eat at school in the wake of new regulations and programs designed to improve childhood health.
10 Ways Families Can Use Technology to Connect to Nature
Many apps and websites that inspire a deeper involvement with nature. Here are 10 you can try.
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Motivating Children: Tips for Tapping Their Inner Drive
Think your child is lazy and unmotivated? Perhaps you just haven't found the right motivational mojo.
Triangle Rising Stars Winners Announced
Apex High Schooland Durham School of the Arts won awards at the Fifth Annual Triangle Rising Stars Awards May 19 at the Durham Performing Arts Center.
Wake Schools Earn Health Awards
Advocates for Health in Action recognized 14 Wake County schools April 16 for their efforts to support healthy environments and behaviors for students and staff.
Data Show Differences in Life Expectancy by N.C. County
The North Carolina county in which children are born may make a difference in how long they live and in the quality of their health, according to NC Child.
Durham Student-Artists Win Awards
Mayor William V. "Bill" Bell and the Durham City Council recognized six student-artists May 4 for their winning interpretations in the City of Durham's 2015 Water Conservation Poster Contest.
Plan the Best Birthday Party for Tots, Tweens or Teens
Here are some ways you can keep the "happy" in your child's birthday, from the first party all the way through the teen years.
Helping Children With Peer Pressure
Open and ongoing communication with children on either side of peer pressure can lead to more effective and meaningful guidance in their relationships with others.
Junior Ranger Park Programs Elevate Experiences for Kids
The National Park System Junior Ranger program teaches young visitors about park history, wildlife and conservation.
Dealing With Exclusion
Is your child left out in class or on the playground? Or does he or she often exclude other kids? Get advice for dealing with both situations. .
