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Rocky Student-Teacher Relationships Make for Challenging Situations

When students feel their teachers hate them, it can cause a lot of anger in children. Intervene by offering suggestions on how to improve student-teacher relationships.

Schools Issues: Information on Bullying for Teachers, Parents and Students

One current schools issue that is getting the attention it deserves is bullying. Check this annotated list of links to some of the best bullying info online for parents, students and educators.

Dealing with Social Violence and Anger in Children

Stop bullying now. This article offers bullying statistics on anger in children and social violence. Learn what you can do as a parent to stop social violence. Know your bullying facts.

Bullying, Other Fears Cause Stress in Children

Parents may not realize all of the fears that cause stress in children. Bullies, strangers, even Chuck E Cheese can be frightening. Listen and learn how to help them cope.

Teaching Character from the Bleachers: Sportsmanship vs. Social Violence

Social violence from parents at kids' sporting events may be a symptom of parent stress, but it's setting a poor example for kids. These tips may help return civility to the bleachers.

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.

Easing the Middle School Transition at School and Home

The middle school transition is hard for you and your child. Adolescent behaviors, a new middle school classroom and physical changes require your support and care.

Advice About Goal Setting and Success for Teens

Read Lisa Hayes' glowing review of "Succeed Every Day: Daily Readings for Teens" by Pamela Espeland. Author Espeland includes lots of useful advice teens about goal setting and success.

Friendships and Teenager Stress

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How To Spot a Troubled Child

If you are concerned as to whether or not your child is troubled, or even how troubled he is, this checklist is for you.

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