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What Qualities Make a Good Teacher in K-12 Grades?

There are many qualities that make good teachers in K-12 grades. They are the teachers who cater to all learning types and who help your child achieve dreams. How can you find a good teacher? Look for some of the qualities li...

To Discipline Kids in Blended Families, Turn Mistakes into Stepping Stones

Blended families may include children who act out at school and at home as they transition to new family dynamics. Here are some common-sense tips to help discipline kids in blended families.

Familiarize Yourself with the Discipline in Schools

When it comes to letting schools discipline kids it is up to us as parents to make sure that the discipline in schools if what it should be. Discipline in school is a serious matter, one that parents should be informed of.

Discipline Kids: It's Not Mean, It's Parenting

Did you know that your toddler parenting can positvely or negatively affect your teenager's behavior? Learn effective ways to discipline your young kids to prepare them for the teen years.

Resolving Conflicts with H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. Listening

How do you get your adolescent help when he won't talk to you? Lay the groundwork early through active and healthy listening to his concerns about activities and problems.

Discipline in School: What Works and What Doesn't

Parents, teachers, and students agree: There has to be discipline in school. Without respectful student-teacher relationships and reasonable rules, safety in school is compromised—and so is learning.

Grandparents Can Provide Positive Support for Parents' Discipline

When grandparents care for their grandchildren, they may be tempted to be all fun and games. But it's better for kids if grandparents support the parents' discipline.

Parent's Discipline Helps Kids Stand Up to Peer Pressure

A parent's discipline is part of teaching character to kids. Positive adolescent parenting gives kids the tools they need to resist peer pressure while practicing values that are important to them and the family.

Money Matters: Smart Goal Setting Teaches Teens Discipline

Whether kids are earning money through jobs after school or doing chores, parents can give younger kids and teenagers advice about responsible spending and smart goal setting.

Parents' Issues: Too Pushy About Sports?

Do sports come first in your household? Do you live for your child's game day? Check these signs to learn if your love of the game has become a parents' issue that could adversely affect your child.

Child Social Development: How To Spot a Troubled Child

If you are concerned about child social development issues? If you wonder whether your child is troubled or how troubled your child is, this checklist may give you the guidance you need.

Preserve Parents' Stories in Diaries for Children

Diaries for children are great ways to preserve parents' stories about their kids. When they capture memories from all child development stages, the create a precious gift while connecting with their inner wisdom.

Keeping Parent Stress Under Control

When it comes to adolescent parenting, everybody's got a breaking point. What do you do when your teens' manners or tantrums in children get you down? We'll give you goals to set for next time.

Children and Divorce: Soften the Blow for Kids

The health of parents' relationships will determine the effects of divorce-related stress in children. Soften the blow by being involved and setting good examples. You'll be teaching character and helping your child.

Parent Involvement in Education Helps to Meet Differentiated Learning Needs

Parent involvement in education is crucial for children whose needs are outside the norm. Good parent-teacher communication can promote differentiated learning for all learning types.

Overcoming School Phobia Issues in Children

School phobia issues in children can puzzle parents. Try to find out if your child is experiencing any types of bullying, having trouble with classwork, or is manipulating you.

Parents' Issues: Effective Parenting of ADHD Children

Learning how to parent a child with ADHD can be challenging at times. Having a child with ADHD can cause increased parent stress unless you have the tools to help you cope.

Sports is Much More than Healthy Fitness

If it weren't for the discipline kids get from sports, it might be tempting for parents to give up. But when sports contribute to adolescent child development, we realize it is about more than healthy fitness.

Substance Abuse: Family is Key Player in Prevention

All kids are at risk of substance abuse. Family involvement and education about drug and alcohol facts can help kids resist alcohol and drug substance abuse. Teach kids early and often.

Positive Adolescent Parenting: Are You Ready to Take the Challenge?

Don't deflate your compliments with "but." These tips offer some great family ideas on how to change your language for more successful adolescent parenting. See what three simple letters can do for your family.

Creative Discipline: Kids Eat Up a Sandwich Of Love!

Parents discipline their kids in a variety of ways. They are always trying new methods to teach their kids manners and kindness towards others. Here's a creative way to discipline kids with love.

When Parents Discipline with Different Styles

Expecting parents to be in complete agreement on parenting issues is probably unrealistic. Parents' discipline styles should come close, but work out compromises where they differ.

Parents' Issues: Bribery vs. Reinforcement

Often parents' issues revolve around convincing their children to behave certain ways. Don't bribe your children to get them to do something. Try rewarding them to reinforce their good behavior.

Tips for Successful Adolescent Parenting when Blending Families through Remarriage

New marriages can cause stress in children as they adjust to a step-parent and step-siblings. A parent's relationships with the new spouse and any set of kids should be handled carefully and with planning.

Middle School Discipline that Works

For many kids, the transition from elementary school to middle school can be tough. Typical adolescent behaviors start to affect middle school learning, and kids may even see their grades decline.

Let Nature Sooth Stress in Children

It's an age-old tactic: Turn to nature to relieve stress in children and to create fun family activities. Everyone needs nature and child development research shows nature offers kids better focus and self-discipline.

When Is Disrespect a Sign of Something Serious?

If you are having issues with your teenager's behavior, and your teen's respect is lacking, before it becomes something serious, let us help.

What Is Normal, What Is Acceptable, and Why Do Teenagers Act This Way?

Teenagers, disrespect and why teenagers are often disrespectful. There is mention of teenage hormones and development. Also, information about teenage stressors.

Allowances 101

Since everyone's money style differs, children's allowances can be a tricky issue between parents. Even the experts' opinions differ. Figure out an allowance plan and help your kid manage money.

Girls Who Bully: What, When, Where, Why, and How

Many types of bullying and social violence occur among girls. Ignoring it puts all our kids at risk. Learn why girls bully and how you can help your child understand and combat bullying.

What Is Cyber Bullying and How Can I Protect My Daughter?

Using computers and cell phones to torment others is putting teens at risk of cyber bullying. This article on cyber bullying is a must-read for every parent.

Real Life Story: Dropping Out without Falling Through

Read about one mom’s story and how, despite her son’s oppositional behavior, she managed to keep him from dropping out while giving him a very distinctive outlook on life.

Why Kids Drop Out of School

The risk factors in this article are the main reasons teens are dropping out of high school. Learn about each future predictor for dropping out and how to keep your kid in school and on the path to success.

What Parents Can Do to Keep a Child from Dropping Out of School

Research shows that parents of students of all ages can play an important part in keeping their kids in school and making sure they graduate successfully. Learn tips for elementary, middle school, and high school success.

Boys Who Bully: What, When, Where, Why, and How

Just because we know that many types of bullying occur at our kids’ schools doesn’t mean this type of social violence is harmless. Far from it! Learn why boys bully and how you can help your son if he is a victim of bullying.

When Is Bullying Sexual Harassment?

Cross-gender bullying and sexual harassment are serious issues for kids. Flirting is normal teenage behavior, but what happens when teens cross the line?

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