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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 ...

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."

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.

Promote Media Literacy at Home

Promote media literacy in your home and prepare your child to be a more critical and enlightened consumer.

Get Involved to Help Your Child Succeed

Having trouble with your child's performance in school? Problems like misbehaving, poor grades, or simply not being noticed by the teacher can be solved by parent involvement.

How Students Learn in Differentiated Classrooms

Differentiated education recognizes students' strengths as well as their individual learning styles. It allows students of all abilities to learn in the same classroom.

Children's Fears of War and Terrorism: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Link to the National Association of School Psychologists and get ideas that will help you and your child cope with real life in a time of war.

Pets and Learning

Pets are not just cute and cuddly, they can also boost a child’s learning, teach empathy and responsibility, and raise overall IQ scores.

Seven Steps To Stay Ahead

EduGuide's founder and president offers seven stay-ahead strategies that keep students on the fast-track to success through high school.

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 Diaries for Your Children

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

Positive Discipline Helps Kids Stand Up to Peer Pressure

Want your kids to feel confident and strong? Teach them through your example and they'll know how to handle tough decisions.

Will Your Child Need Special Help in School?

If your child is struggling in school, what should you do? Check out your options to help him.

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.

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