Parents Success Libary

Living with Many Generations

Are there many generations of family living in your home? Get tips on how to accommodate everyone's needs.

Live in the Moment: Parenting a Child with Special Needs

There are so many challenges when you're parenting a child with special needs. How can you stay balanced?

Let Others Help You Raise Your Child

You've heard the phrase, "It takes a village to raise a child." It's really true. Read how one family reached out to the village to help their daughter decide on a dream career.

On Choosing The Right College

A college junior shares her thoughts on the most important factors to consider when choosing your school.

How To Choose a School: Setting Goals

Knowing your goals is critical to getting the education you want for your child at every age. So, take time to think about your hopes and dreams for your child.

Planning a Play Date

So your child is old enough for a play date. How can you make it go smoothly?

Deciding Whether Your Child Is Ready for Kindergarten

Are you wondering whether your child is too young for school? Research shows age might not matter. Here are factors that do.

Is It Time to Go Back to Work?

It's hard to imagine leaving your baby in the care of others. After all, you finally seem to be getting to know one another, and parenting is just starting to get fun. What’s a family to do?

Teacher Request Letter

Read one parent's letter to her son's principal, requesting a specific teacher. Get an outline to help you write your own letter.

Dealing with Grief: Selected Resources for Children

When you're helping your child through a loss, where can you turn? Try these books and Web sites.

How Can We Get Off to a Good Start at a New School?

Starting a new school can be hard for students and parents alike. What should you do to get involved?

In Search of the Perfect Preschool

Take the time to get your child off to a good start. After all, going to preschool is a milestone and the first step along the education trail.

I Never Thought I'd...Give My Child a Pacifier

Do you struggle with differing advice on what you should do with your toddler's pacifier? Read what some of the experts have to say.

I Never Thought I'd...Drive a Mini-van

Has it finally come to this? Well, you aren't the only one depressed about your new ride.

How To Choose a School Board Candidate: What Every Voter Should Know

Are you ready to vote for the people who make key decisions about your school district? Read this guide to prepare yourself.

How To Choose a High-Quality Preschool

Preschool provides an important foundation for children. But how can you pick the right one?

Benefits of Year-Round Schools

Some schools have gone to a year-round schedule. Check out some of the advantages for students and teachers.

Planning to Have Fun

This mom thought she could do it all -- until school let out for the summer. Learn from her experience of finding creative solutions to get the job done.

Skill-Sharpening Ways to Have Summer Fun

Don't leave learning behind at the end of the school year. There are plenty of ways to sneak in a bit of education disguised as fun this summer.

Helping Your Kindergartener Transition Activities

Is it hard for your 5-year-old to leave the playground or a play date? Do you both end up frustrated? Here's how you can ease their transitions.

Introducing New Foods to Your Baby

One of the "perks" of turning eight months old is getting some teeth. This means your baby gets to try new foods and your budget gets a break from buying all that baby food.

Making Time to Parent

Life is hectic. Sometimes we all need to take a step back and realize that spending just one minute can make a big difference to a child.

Starting Babies on Solid Foods

When is it time to start your baby on solid foods? What should you start with? How should you do it? Answers to these and more.

Futurists Wanted

Learn about the importance of staying involved in the future of your child's education.

Fears and Insecurities in Babies

Do you find it hard for your baby to adjust to new things? Read the following tips for how to gradually introduce your baby something.

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