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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.

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.

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.

When Parents Remarry: Check Ingredients Before Blending

Before you decide to remarry, make sure your child has time to get to know his new stepparent and step-siblings. Everyone needs time to adjust to make it work.

The Magic of Mentoring

If your child is struggling, a mentor can help. Kids who have mentors do better in school and are less likely to use alcohol and drugs.

Stay Connected with Your Middle-Schooler

Your middle-schooler is going through a lot of changes -- and he might not want you around. How can you stay connected?

Sticks 'n Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Hurt, too

The old adage of kids will be kids isn't something we can hide behind when children are accused of cruel acts.

Tips and Resources for Managing Teasing

If your child is being teased or bullied and you don't know where to turn, these tips, books and links may help.

Should Kids Wear School Uniforms?

Some schools are requiring school uniforms. But do they improve student behavior or curb individuality?

Sexuality and Elementary School Students

You may think your 8-year-old is way to young to be boy crazy or know much about sex. But you'd be surprised. Get the facts to keep your child safe.

School Stressors

While we typically think of childhood as that time of life that is carefree and lighthearted, kids actually do spend a fair amount of time worrying about things that can happen at school.

Secrets to School Success

You want your child to do well in school. Check out ways to make this school year the best one yet.

How Do I Help My Shy Child Feel More Confident?

So you want to get your shy child to open up. Here's what you can do.

Promoting Kindness Toward Students with Disabilities

Being a special needs student can be hard, especially when other kids tease and laugh. Here's a program by Easter Seals to help.

Problems with Social Interaction: Signs and Solutions

Is your child introverted or suffering with more serious social anxiety? Get signs and symptoms of social interaction problems that warrant further investigation and ways to help your child become more socially confident.

Parents Are Key Players in Preventing Substance Abuse

Drugs and alcohol are tough things to talk about with your child. But you can make a big difference in their decisions.

Parent Sportsmanship Checklist

Are you doing everything you can to help your child have a winning attitude, both on the field and off? Complete the following checklist and find out.

My Little Introvert: How To Help Shy Children

Sometimes shyness is just a phase. Have some patience with your child.

Mothers of Special Needs Children Form a Kinship

Having a special needs child can be frustrating and wonderful. Sometimes it helps to talk to another parent.

What I Learned the Hard Way about Friendships

Have you ever had a friend who made you feel like you could never measure up? Who put you down or said things about you behind your back? Read Ashley's story and what she learned about real friendship.

Help Children Develop a 'Can-Do' Attitude

Looking for ways to improve your child's outlook on life? Try these tips to help boost your child's self esteem and set an example of a positive, can-do attitude.

Is Your Child an Introvert?

Does your child clam up in front of other people? He may be an introvert.

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 Make Schools More Tolerant?

What do you do if your child encounters bigotry at school? Here's what you both should know.

Teaching Kids Social Skills

Want your child to get a head start on interacting with others before school starts? You're teaching them how every day, in more ways than you think.

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