Parents Success Libary

KnowHow: The Best Toys for Girls and Boys

How to choose wisely when adding to your children’s toy box, being especially mindful of their ages and stages.

Real Life/Real Advice: Who Ever Heard of Toy Trouble?

Start magazine drops in on a community playgroup to turn up toy issues, then turns to the experts for answers.

What Makes a Good Toy?

A good toy is safe, durable, and suited to your child’s age, stage of development, personality, and interests.

Emma's Story: Too Young for School?

With her November birthday, Emma will be one of the youngest in her kindergarten class — if her parents enroll her this year. Should they hold her back? EduGuide talked to two experts.

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

A quiz for parents wondering whether their child is ready for school.

Learning Together

Playful ways to give your child the best beginning for preschool, kindergarten and beyond.

Meaningful Ways to Spend the Days

Playful suggestions for encouraging learning to take advantage of summer's longer days and sunny rays.

A Mother's List of Favorite Children's Stories to Read Aloud

Help develop a lifelong reader early on and watch how that love blossoms.

How to Get Your Toddler Talking

You've heard your toddler's angelic voice say a few words and now you can't wait to hear more. So what are the best ways to turn her into a chatterbox?

Writing Activities at Home

Writing can be fun and it starts at home. Get your child's creative juices flowing by encouraging her to write letters, start a journal or craft scenes from his favorite TV show.

Write On! 3 Learn-to-Write Games

Get your tot writing from the start. Check out cool games to work on letters and fine motor skills.

Write Diaries for Your Children

Diaries are a great way to preserve memories, build your child's self-esteem, and connect with your inner wisdom.

Why My child? Excuses Used to Cover-up a Reading Problem

Perhaps your child has been identified with a reading problem? This reading expert says there's a way to teach your child to read, regardless of her learning needs.

Why Earn College Credit in High School?

You could take AP calculus but you know it's a ton of work. Here's why it's worth it.

Why Learn Another Language? Knowing Other Languages Brings Opportunities

Need a little help convincing your child to learn a world language? This brochure prepared by the Modern Language Association may help.

What Your Child Should Master in Kindergarten English Language Arts

Kindergarten is the gateway to reading and writing proficiency. Here's what your child should know by the end of the school year.

When Do I Start to Teach My Child to Read?

Send a message of love to your child: sit, cuddle, and read a book together. This will start her on the road to reading well.

Writing Workshops for Kids

It’s not always easy to keep young writers motivated and excited about the craft. But it is possible, thanks to writing workshops.

We Are What We Read

Form lasting bonds with your children over a cherished book, they are never too old to be read to.

Warning Signs of Struggling Readers

The sooner a difficulty with reading is discovered, the sooner things can be done to remedy the situation.

Teaching Tips for Parents

Good preparation for school doesn't need to cost a cent! Practice these free activities to ensure your child is interested in learning and prepared for school.

Tips for Storytelling

So you want to tell your child a story, but you're not sure how. Here's how to start.

Tips for Reading to Infants and Toddlers

As a parent, you want any time with your child to be quality time. Reading to your babies and toddlers can be just that.

Three Read-aloud Games: Reading Rocks

Keep up with your child. As developing minds race along, you have to be jogging right beside them. This is especially true when it comes to reading.

There's a Reading Lesson in Cooking with Your Child

Children learn by example, and what a better way to show your child your knowledge of reading than by following a favorite family recipe?

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