Parents Success Libary

Why Volunteering Helps You Most

Thought volunteering was just to help others? Guess again! Here are seven ways that volunteering your time helps you and your child.

Why Parents Should Be Involved in High Schools

You may not be asked to bake cookies anymore, but there are lots of ways to stay involved in your child's high school. Here's why it's so important.

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.

Who Will Love the Children? Name a Guardian

Most of us don't want to think of who might care for our children if something happens to us. But as parents, we have to prepare for anything.

How to Talk to the People Who Care for Your Children

Be careful what you say and do to those that are helping you raise the child in your life, because your reactions will heavily affect them.

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.

When Your Child Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Most parents don't expect their child to be diagnosed with OCD. Here's how you and your child can cope.

When Your Child Asks To Help, Say Yes!

Even it seems easier to do it yourself, the eventual gains that will come from letting you child help are priceless.

When We Chose Our School...

Read how one set of parents made their choice, and if they think it was the right one.

When Parents Remarry: Check Ingredients Before Blending

Before you decide to remarry, make sure your child has time to get to know his new stepparent and step-siblings. Everyone needs time to adjust to make it work.

When Reality Hits: After Baby Is Born

Reality isn't often what we expect; parenting is no different. Hear first-hand from the experiences of a mother who has been there.

When It’s Hard To Say Goodbye: Coping with Separation Anxiety

The babysitter assures you he'll stop crying in five minutes, but you'd like your child to feel confident when you leave him with other caregivers. Get tips that will help both of you feel better.

When Good Kids Get Bad Grades

Tackling school problems early can make a world of difference for your child.

When Choosing a School for Bodily-kinesthetic Children

If you have a child who needs to move, what kind of school program will suit her needs best? Check out this list of programs that engage and motivate bodily-kinesthetic learners.

When Children Use Foul Language

It's hard for us to imagine our little ones using language from an R-rated movie. When it happens, use firm discipline -- but don't overreact.

Get the Best Care for Your Child from Your Doctor

Read one mom's tips on how to remember questions and advocate for your child's care at the doctor's office.

What Your Child Should Master in Kindergarten Math

Through creative, independent play, your children have been learning foundational math concepts their whole lives.By the end of Kindergarten, they'll know even more. Find out what to expect.

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.

What To Grow in your Garden

Thinking of planting a garden with your child? Here are some suggestions of things to plant that will keep his interest.

What to Feed Your Child

It's hard to get your child to eat healthy. Read one mom's real-life perspective on the definition of good nutrition.

What To Do When the School Says You Have a “Problem Child”

Negative labels don't help your child. What will help is figuring out how to solve the problem. These suggestions can help reverse that negative label.

What to Ask the Doctor

Have you ever blanked when you're at the doctor? Keep these questions in mind next time.

What Standards Do We Use To Judge Schools?

There's more to school performance than standardized test scores. But how do you know what school is right for your child?

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