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When Is Disrespect a Sign of Something Serious?

Learn the 10 warning signs that indicate when your teenager's behavior becomes more than just "normal" rebellion.

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

Your sweet little angel of a child has become a screaming, vindictive, angry-at-the-world teenager over night. What happened? That's what we aim to find out.

Take Charge: Four Ways To Be More Than a Buddy

Four ways to be an attentive parent and to be in charge. When you put these practices in place, you'll help your child avoid risky behaviors and establish clear values for your family.

What's Fluoride?

Find everything you need to know about "Nature's Cavity Fighter."

Up On My Toybox: Playful Complaints

Commiserate with a mom who needs a toy timeout.

The ABCs of Toy Safety

Worried about recalls and other toy safety issues? Check out this advice, straight from the government's watchdog for product safety.

What Makes a Good Toy?

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

Learning Is Child’s Play

Kids learn a lot about their world through play. Parents and caregivers can help by providing age-appropriate toys that encourage imagination and creativity.

Play It Safe

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking out for you.

How After-School Programs Can Help Michigan Middle-Schoolers

During the critical middle-school years, a good after-school program can make a big difference for your child. Here's where to look for one.

Michigan Middle School Students and the MEAP

Middle school years are an important time to make sure your child is keeping up with her school work. In order to track that, the state of Michigan administers the MEAP.

How Michigan Parents Can Become Their Child's Own Academic Advisor

The courses your child takes in middle and high school are more important than ever.

How Do I Know if My Child Has a Great Teacher?

Savvy parents know that the teacher is the second-most important determinant of their child's success in the classroom (the first, of course, is the parent). But how does a parent assess how good their child's teacher really ...

9 Questions to Start a Parent-Teacher Partnership

Make sure you get off on the right foot with your child's teacher.

New Schools, New Challenges and Bullies

Starting school is stressful and the "new kid" can be a target for bullies. Read how one family overcame the challenges of one of life's hardest transitions.

Making the Most of a New Year

The new school year brings about fresh notebooks, new teachers, and a chance to start over. Parents and students alike need to be prepared to go back to school.

What Parents Should Expect from Schools

You want to make sure your child is learning and thriving at school. Consider this a "Parent's Bill Of Rights."

10 Ways To Make This the Best School Year Ever

Prepare to support your child's success this new school year, making it the best year ever with back to school tips from a veteran teacher.

Questions To Ask Teachers

Back to school is right around the corner. Bring this list of eight essential questions to your child's teacher on the first day of school. Ask these questions and set the standard for a year of strong home-school communicati...

Get Your Child Ready for School

Different personality traits can affect how a child reacts to starting school. Here's how to deal with children who are shy, excitable, anxious and more, as well as ways to help them adjust to the back to school environment.

How Can You Talk to Your Child About Sexuality?

There are many ways that you can become an "approachable parent." Show your children that you want them to approach you when it comes to learning about sexuality.

Talking to Your Teen About Sex

Talking to your teen about sex is hard. Keep these tips in mind.

School Medication Policies

Schools have guidelines about medications. Here's what you need to know.

Keeping your Child Healthy at School Takes Teamwork

If your child has a chronic health condition, communication with the school is key. Make sure you have a plan.

The Busy Parent's Guide to Volunteering at School

It's easy for working parents to feel pulled in a million directions nowadays. But just a little time volunteering at your child's school can go a long way.

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