School Life Article Archive

• 5 Meaningful Community Service Ideas for StudentsCommunity service for teens is becoming a graduation requirement in most high schools. Here’s how to make that volunteer time really mean something to your child.
• 10 Ways To Help Your Child Successfully Return to SchoolWhether parents like it or not, we are our children’s barometers. How they react to potentially stressful situations like the first day back at school depends on how we act. Teach your child that you believe in her and know she can tackle any challenges that come up during this new school year.
• Divorce: How To Help Your Child at Home and at SchoolDivorce can wreak havoc on a child’s world and affect her life at school. How much information should a parent give a child’s teacher and other adults in the child’s life, and how should the child tell her friends? Our experts provide tips and guidance for parents to help their children navigate this difficult life experience.
• Help Your Child Handle School Bus BulliesRiding 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.
• Budget-Friendly School Shopping TipsMove to the head of the class with these A+ tips for back-to-school shopping.
• Increase Your Child’s Emotional IntelligenceHelp your child navigate the school halls with more confidence by making sure she has a grasp on a few essential social skills.
• Help Your Child Fit In at SchoolFor some kids, the school social scene can be just as challenging as academics.
• Fewer Fights About School ClothesStrategies for cutting down on the fuss over what your child wants to wear.
• School Cafeteria MakeoversKids need a nutritious lunch to stay focused in school. Here’s what some school cafeterias are doing to offer healthier foods to students.
• Handling Head LiceHead lice happens. Here’s what you should know if your child or others at school become infested.
• High School: What To Expect in 12th GradeSeniors often struggle to stay motivated as they near the end of high school and look toward college.
• High School: What To Expect in 11th GradeJunior year is about preparing for college and learning to drive.
• High School: What To Expect in 10th GradeSophomores have more choices at school and may need help to stay focused.
• High School: What To Expect in 9th GradeFreshman year is about adjusting to high school and choosing an academic track.
• 8th Grade Social Changes: What To ExpectIn 8th grade, kids enjoy being the oldest students in school and look forward to the increased freedoms of high school.
• Help Your Child Adjust SociallyFinding the right niche can help your child feel happier at school.
• 7th Grade Social Changes: What To ExpectThe beginning of the teenage years is a confusing time for many adolescents—and for parents trying to understand their behavior.
• 6th Grade Social Changes: What To ExpectThis is a year of transitions, from the physical and emotional changes of adolescence to the new environment of middle school.
• 5th Grade Social Changes: What To ExpectKids of this age are seeking more privacy and independence, but they still need their parents to be involved and to set boundaries.
• Teach Your Preteen To Value Compassion Over PopularityBeing popular might be more important to your child than you think.
• Help Your Child Cope With the Middle School Social SceneSo many changes are happening during middle school that even the best adjusted children can feel disoriented.
• Parents Can Help Ease the Pain of Feeling UnpopularToday, popularity is just as important to kids as it was in the past. And when a child feels unpopular, it’s painful. Here are some ways you can help.  
• Help Your Child Succeed When Doing Group ProjectsGroup projects teach students how to work together.
• 3rd Grade Social Changes: What To ExpectAt this age, friendships and interests outside the family start becoming more important.
• 4th Grade Social Changes: What To ExpectSocializing with friends and getting involved in activities outside of school are a big part of being a 4th grader.
• 2nd Grade Social Changes: What To ExpectKids in 2nd grade become more independent at home and school and more selective about the friends they make.
• 1st Grade Social Changes: What To ExpectObservant 1st graders love to share their developing sense of humor.
• Kindergarten Social Changes: What To ExpectFor kindergartners, school is all about having fun and making friends.
• 20 Questions To Ask Your Child About SchoolFinding out how things are going in your child's life sometimes takes a bit of strategizing. These tips and questions can help you get the conversation started.
• What Kids Are WearingNew trends in school clothes are a way for children to express themselves.
• Moving Up to Middle SchoolThe step from elementary to middle school can be a big one, but these tips will help ease the transition for both parents and children.
• Facebook and Social Networking: What Parents Should KnowSocial networking sites like Facebook keep growing in popularity, especially among teens. But they can also be used for online bullying. Here are 10 tips to get parents up to speed and help them be aware of their teen's social networking activity.
• Internet Safety Tips for ParentsKids need to use the Internet; these tips will help you keep them safe.
• Have a Conversation About SchoolGet beyond one-word answers and find out what your child really thinks and feels about school.
• School Clothes: Winning the BattleSolutions for negotiating some of the most common parent-child school clothing disagreements.