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What Kids Are Wearing

Written by Lani Harac,

New trends in school clothes are a way for children to express themselves.

My Life as a Volunteer

Written by Sharron Kahn Luttrell,

Spending time in her children’s classrooms brings a mom joy, insight, and unexpected rewards.

Get Your Kids To Exercise

Written by Patti Ghezzi,

Regular activity helps children do better in school. Use these creative ideas to add some physical movement to their day.

Keep Kids Fit This Summer

Written by Patti Ghezzi,

There are many ways parents can get their children—even reluctant ones—to stay active.

12 Back-to-School Organization Tips

Written by Patti Ghezzi,

Get the family organized and ready to roll for the new school year with these key tips.

Are You a Helicopter Parent?

Take the quiz to find out where you fall on the involvement spectrum.

Can Food Help You Learn?

Written by Lani Harac,

Eating certain “brain foods” might make your kids smarter...but research shows they’ll be better off with a balanced diet, a good breakfast, and regular physical activity.

Learning Styles Quiz

Get insight into how your child learns best.

Teach Your Kids How To Study

Teach your child how to study more effectively for homework, tests, and exams.

Parent-Teacher Conference and Homework: Let's Talk!

The parent-teacher conference is a great opportunity to discuss homework—and your "homework philosophy"—with the teacher.

Kindergarten Social Changes: What To Expect

Written by Patti Ghezzi,

For kindergartners, school is all about having fun and making friends.

Top 5 Causes of Missed School

The top five infectious illnesses that keep kids home from school and child care.

Healthy Sleep for Kids

Tips to improve your child's sleep habits.

Nutrition for Kids

Ideas on how to improve your child's eating habits.

Travel Safely to and From School

Top tips to keep kids safe traveling to and from school.

Back to School: Fun Facts

Fast facts about going back to school from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Back-to-School Books

Reading about going back to school is a great way to ease the transition. Especially with younger children, as you turn the pages together, you can talk about their real-life hopes and fears as well as discuss the wonderful characters in these books.

How To Read With Your Child

You have a big influence on your child when you spend time reading together. Learn how to make the most of this special time.

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Written by Patti Ghezzi,

Being sure of your child's kindergarten readiness will help ease the stress on that momentous first day and prepare your child for kindergarten success in the year ahead.

Moving Up to Middle School

Written by Patti Ghezzi,

The step from elementary to middle school can be a big one, but these tips will help ease the transition for both parents and children.