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Don't Get Burned!

The bulk of skin damage happens in childhood. Here's what parents need to know about sunscreen and keeping their child safe in the sunshine.

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Parents Helping Parents

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Parents Helping Parents

Research shows that when parents help out and join in school events, their kids actually do better in school. How to build community at your child's school.

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The Reading Wars

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The Reading Wars

What are the Reading Wars? What the experts have to say on the issue of whether there is one best way for kids to learn to read.

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The Early Reader Isn't Always the Bookworm

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The Early Reader Isn't Always the Bookworm

Kids are not always ready to read by age five, and pushing them can have negative effects. Why parents should respect their child's natural reading pace.

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What Teachers Really Want From Parents

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What Teachers Really Want From Parents

What teachers really wish for is simple. Here are five easy ways to help them out without breaking the bank or producing weekly batches of 20+ cupcakes.

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Celebrate Mother Earth

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Celebrate Mother Earth

When someone picks up a piece of litter, walks instead of drives, recycles a tin can, or plants a tree, they make the planet a cooler, cleaner, and safer place for everyone.

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Growing Kids Who Care

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Growing Kids Who Care

Most parents want to raise kids who are empathetic. But it can be difficult to figure out how to do it. Parenting tips on raising kids who care.

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Bring in the Ox!

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Bring in the Ox!

It's Chinese New Year. And today, the ox is taking center stage. It's the Year of the Ox. Here's how your family can join the celebration.

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Teachers Forced to Foot School Costs

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Teachers Forced to Foot School Costs

Schools across the country routinely complain about budget shortfalls. But a recent study shows that teachers are doing more than speaking up for their classrooms - they're funding them.

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Teach Kids the Meaning of Memorial Day

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Teach Kids the Meaning of Memorial Day

It's important to remember the origins of Memorial Day. Here are some ways for parents to teach their children to honor our nation's defenders.

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Reading, 'Riting, 'Rithmetic . . . and Recess!

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Reading, 'Riting, 'Rithmetic . . . and Recess!

Blacktop hopscotch and kickball games may soon go the way of slates and abacuses in public schools. How parents can help save recess.

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7 Ways to Sneak in Extra Reading

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7 Ways to Sneak in Extra Reading

Kids can practice and play with words in many unexpected places. Here are seven ways to sneak in a little reading even if it's not story time.

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Pitch In! Getting Your Kids to Help with Chores

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Pitch In! Getting Your Kids to Help with Chores

It's time to put down the Swiffer and lay down the law. Chores teach responsibility and build a stronger family unit. Here's how to get your child started.

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Bowling for Kindergarten

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Bowling for Kindergarten

What do 10 pins and a big heavy ball have to do with kindergarten? Bowling is a sport that touches on many aspects of kindergarten readiness. Here's how.

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Multiple Intelligences: Understanding Your Child's Learning Style

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Multiple Intelligences: Understanding Your Child's Learning Style

What are "Multiple Intelligences?" An inside look into Dr. Howard Gardner's theories and what they could mean to your child.

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Sugar and Spice: Why Rhyme Is So Nice

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Sugar and Spice: Why Rhyme Is So Nice

As kooky as some childhood rhymes are, they may actually have a serious role in child development. Here's how to use rhyme to help kids learn to read.

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Bright vs. Gifted: Is There a Difference?

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Bright vs. Gifted: Is There a Difference?

We've all seen those bumper stickers: My Child is an Honor Student at (fill in the blank) School. Okay, we get it. She's smart. But is she gifted?

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The First Day of School

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The First Day of School

The first day of kindergarten is a recipe for incredible anticipation mixed with a tummy full of butterflies. How to make the most of this special day.

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Making Words for Reading Readiness

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Making Words for Reading Readiness

If you've got an emerging reader why not try a round of "Making Words?" This easy at-home activity will boost your child's skills in language arts.

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Pushing Your Shy Child

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Pushing Your Shy Child

Is your child shy? Could your pushing be causing him anxiety and to withdraw even more? Practical parenting tips on helping your shy child.

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Learning on the Go: Games for the Grocery Store

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Learning on the Go: Games for the Grocery Store

It's time to drag your kindergartener to the grocery store, and you can already hear him whining. Fear not! These ideas can make shopping educational and fun.

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5 Great Kids CDs You've Probably Never Heard

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5 Great Kids CDs You've Probably Never Heard

Looking for some new music? Really new music? Here are five self-distributed albums that are tremendous fun for the whole family.

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Goodbye Ritalin! Nonmedical Approaches to ADHD

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Goodbye Ritalin! Nonmedical Approaches to ADHD

There are almost always multiple ways to approach every health problem. And ADHD is no different.

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Everyday Strategies for Struggling Readers