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Family Ideas: Born To Shop and Learn

Daily activities present loads of teaching and learning opportunities. Among great family ideas is this one: take your children shopping with you. Your kids will learn before, during, and after the trip.

Boundless Playgrounds: Fun for Children of Special Needs

Boundless playgrounds designed with children of special needs in mind are popping up all over the country. Boundless playgrounds are places in which kids of all abilities can play and enjoy.

Boys and Girls Have Different Learning Types

Most studies agree that boys and girls have different learning types and therefore learn differently. Check out some of the key ways boys and girls demonstrate different learning styles.

Brain Boosters: Family Ideas for Kids and Parents

The first three years are critical to children's brain development, so get your child's mind fueled up and stimulated starting with these important years. These brain boosting family ideas and tips will help.

Reading Activities for Preschoolers

Books can open many doors and equal hours of imagination for your children. They also teach in an entertaining way. Most of us have shelves of popular children's books at home. Here's a family idea for making your own.

Read Now to Improve Grades Later

If there’s one school subject that kids complain about most, it’s math. But there's good news: Studies say kids can eliminate their fears by reading books that integrate math into the storyline. Here's how you can help.

Moving: How to Reduce Stress in Children When Making a Transition

On the list of life's most stressful events, moving is right up there near the top. Read one mom's advice on how to help kids deal with the emotions and the logistics of a cross-country move.

Music Education: Childhood Brain Development Research Shows It's Good for Learning

Childhood brain development research is singing classical music's praises. It might just be the elixir for reducing stress in children, bumping up scores on standardized tests, and boosting brain growth.

Helping the Shy Child: Social Development Requires Parental Patience

When a child withdraws, parents stress over child social development issues. A little patience and waiting can help everyone feel happier as the child grows through the phase.

Parents' Issues: Bribery vs. Reinforcement

Often parents' issues revolve around convincing their children to behave certain ways. Don't bribe your children to get them to do something. Try rewarding them to reinforce their good behavior.

Mind Your Kids' Manners

Teaching character can be tough when kids' manners fly out the door when they leave the house. Take advantage of these tips on teaching manners for kids.

Meaningful Family Ideas to Spend the Summer Days

The summer can provide bountiful time for fun family activities that promote play, togetherness, travel for kids, and healthy fitness. These family ideas can add zest to your summer.

Special Parent, Special Child: Raising Children with Special Needs, and without

Special needs parents must work twice as hard to ensure they don't neglect their children without special needs. It takes a special parent to show enough affection for both.

Reading Boosts Developmental Learning

Whether you're reading from classic children's books or funny bedtime stories, making time to read with your child has lasting effects. When you're searching for fun family ideas, look no further than the bookshelf.

IDing Learning Types: Kinesthetic Kids

Did you know there are three main learning types? If you've got a can't-sit-still child, he may be a kinesthetic — or physical — learner. When your child absorbs information best through touch, there are several ways to help.

Building Blocks for K 12 Grades Math

Forget the flashcards for your little ones. The best ways to introduce K12 grades math concepts to your children involve building, creating and moving to the beat of your favorite music.

Family Ideas: Build Your Child's Self-Esteem in 30 Summer Days

Summer is the perfect time to focus on family home activities designed to pump up your child's self-esteem. Try several of these easy-to-do activities before school starts in the fall.

A Parent’s Development Journal

Becoming a parent is a journey with many wonderful lessons to be learned along the way. Keeping a parent's development journal can help you slow down and enjoy each daythoughtfully.

Separation Anxiety: Babies and Young Children

Many children fear separation at some point. Separation anxiety in babies and children occurs frequently with daycare providers and preschool teachers. Is this normal baby behavior?

Asthma and Your Child's Health in School

If your child suffers from an asthma cough or asthma attacks, your concern for your child's health in school is very important. Do you know your school's policy on medications?

Family Ideas for a Smarter Summer: The Arts Advantage

Want to make your family's summer special? Fun family activities include visiting an art museum, putting on your own play and filling the refrigerator with products of your child's artistic genius.

Parent Involvement in Education: Choosing an Excellent School

Parents' problems include finding the best school for their children. If you are not sure how to launch a school search, read over these questions and take them with you as you begin your research.

Family Ideas to Ensure Online Safety

The Web is an exciting but potentially dangerous place for kids. What can parents do to protect their children? Read this detailed list of family ideas that can help make the Web a safe place for kids.

Minding Your Kids’ Manners

From tantrums in children to teens' manners (or lack thereof), your kid's behavior in public reflects on you. Raising a child to be polite is an important part of teaching character. Need help? Check out these five essential ...

Studying Tips Involve Parents in Foreign Language Learning

Parents are encouraging their children to learn foreign languages, but may be reluctant to get involved in the process. These studying tips will help parents and kids.

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