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Websites Often Cause Confusion and Stress in Children

It's important to look at children behaviors online. Studies show complex Web sites cause stress in children who can't navigate them.

Parents' Issues: Be Your Grandchild's Gentle Teacher

Grandparents who play an active role in the lives of their grandchildren must respect parents' issues such as authority and boundaries. They must also reconsider what it means to discipline.

Education Gender Issues: Do Boys and Girls Really Learn Differently?

Is it true? Do boys and girls learn in different ways? Scientists have been looking at gender behavior in the classroom, including the development of both boys' and girls' brains - fascinating!

Discipline Kids: It's Not Mean, It's Parenting

Did you know that your toddler parenting can positvely or negatively affect your teenager's behavior? Learn effective ways to discipline your young kids to prepare them for the teen years.

Steppingstones to Shakespeare

Bedtime stories are a wonderful way to share time with your child and show her the wonderful places books can take her. Raynette Eitel's poem sees this discovery through a mother's eyes as she recalls reading to her daughter.

Family Ideas for Lifelong Learning

Parent involvement in education extends beyond the classroom, helping children discover activities after school that help them learn and grow. Here are things to consider.

Inside the Core Courses : Recommendations from the Presidents Council

Get the inside scoop on the most important high school courses to take from experts at the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan.

Why Is My Smart Child Failing School?

Why is my smart child failing school? Dr. Brazleton encourages a concerned grandmother to stop judging and start working with her grand-daughter to find solutions for success that they can both can live with.

Research Round-up: Gender Talk

When it comes to education, gender issues are intensely researched. Some recent findings shed light on how to get boys to read and girls to take more math and science.

Your Answers: How to Teach Patience

Patience is not a child's strongest suit. Find out how to teach kids not to interrupt rudely while showing them you understand they need help.

On-line Learning: What Types of Experiences Make the Grade?

Before you sign up for an on-line learning experience review these criteria for high-quality on-line courses.

My Child Says Her Teacher Hates Her - What Do I Do?

Listen to your child, then talk to his or her teacher to find out what may be causing the worry. Children's perceptions may be over-sensitive, but there may be some truth behind your child's anxiety.

My family was never into education, so I don't know how to help my child with homework. What should I do?

Even if you had a bad experience in school, just showing your child that you care about his or her grades sends an important message that makes a real difference.

Virtual Field Trip Ideas: Around the World on a Flying Carpet

Can't afford a trip to your favorite exotic destination, but want to visit anyway? Here's the best way to travel - by imagination! Try these virtual field trip ideas.

Family Ideas for Making a Long-distance Move

Moving causes parent stress, but it also is a big source of stress in children. Here are six tips for a smoother transition.

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