Parents Success Libary

Home Away from Home

What to do when your child sleeps in different beds throughout the week.

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, the Baby Is Snoring

In this Lessons Learned column from Start magazine, the author shares sleepytime tips she's picked up over the course of 9 years of parenthood.

How Much Sleep Is Enough?

Daily sleep requirements by age, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kids Playing Make-Believe

Is your child a puppy one day and a pirate the next? Don't worry. Using his imagination is one of the best things he can do.

Play It Safe

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking out for you.

Can I Trust This Program? A Checklist for After-School Programs

A good after-school program should be reliable, effective, and safe. Here is a list of questions to ask yourself about your child's program.

Kindergarten Questions Michigan Parents Ask

Here are the most frequently asked questions from concerned parents of kindergartners, just like you.

Helping Michigan's Schools and Children Stay Ahead of the Curve

The economy is changing and Michigan's schools are changing with it!

Reading Success Equals Student Success for the Michigan Kindergartner

Young students will need to learn to read in order to learn just about everything else. You are your child's first reading teacher.

A Menu for Success: One Michigan School District's Path to Wellness

More and more kids are overweight today. Here's what you can do to fight the epidemic at your school.

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 ...

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.

What Is Readiness?

Can you tell whether your child is ready for kindergarten? Here are some signs to help.

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

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

9 Questions to Start a Parent-Teacher Partnership

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

Write a Letter to Your Child's Teacher

To start the school year off on the right foot, build a bridge to your child's teacher. Consider writing a letter that introduces your child and tells the teacher you want to work together.

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.

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