From the SchoolFamily Blog

Building Responsibility, Independence in Kids

	Doing Chores Helps Your Child Develop Responsibility Follow these tips on ways you can use chores to teach responsibility. Read more.
	Make Cleanup Time Easier Straightening up is an important skill, not just because it makes things look nice but also because it teaches children about responsibility and respect. Read more.
	12 Things That Will Affect a Middle Schooler’s Grades Teach your child that there are certain things the most successful middle school students consistently do, such as arrive to class on time and ask questions. Read more.
	Printable: Chore Charts Our chore charts will help you enlist the efforts of your kids in tackling the neverending jobs around the house and will help them learn responsibility. Read more.
	Routines Provide the Foundation for Your Child’s Independence Teaching kids to be responsible works best when routines are established. They also save you from nagging and allow your child to know what’s expected of him. Read more.

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Recent Articles

• Screen Time: Finding the Right Balance for Your Child

  As a parent, you're probably weary of the ongoing argument with your child about how much time she spends on the computer, in front of the TV, and playing video games. Our experts weigh in, and offer wise guidance.

• 7 Ideas for Celebrating Leap Day

  2012 is a Leap Year! Celebrate that extra day in February—the 29th—with your kids, using some of these fun and educational activities.

• Geocaching 101: Family Fun for All, in Every Season

  How about taking the whole family on a scavenger hunt, except one that’s held outdoors and uses high-tech navigation? Learn about this latest outdoor craze that even little ones can enjoy.

• Supporting Children With Special-Needs Siblings

  Children who have siblings with special needs often have conflicted feelings toward the sibling and confusion about their role in the family. Here are ways to help those children express themselves and get the attention they crave.

• Outdoor Winter Activities To Enjoy With Your Kids

  It may be snowy and chilly in most parts of the country during wintertime, but that’s no reason for you and your child to remain indoors.

• Playground Safety: Tips for Parents

  Supervision, quality equipment, and common sense mean fun—and safety—for all.

• Today’s Multitasking Teens

  Today’s teens spend seven-plus hours a day involved with some type of technology or media—including time when they’re studying or doing homework. A researcher specializing in teens and media offers tips for parents to help kids disconnect and focus.

• Help Your Child Handle School Bus Bullies

  Riding the familiar yellow school bus is an enjoyable rite of passage for most students, but for many it can be a place where bullying occurs unchecked. Here’s what you can do to help.