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Creating a reading-friendly home
Learning to read is one of the most important skills your child needs for school and life success. Start at home, now, to encourage growth.
Reading & Writing
Raising socially aware children
Cultivate a sense of openness and respect for diversity in your child with these expert tips.
Personal & Social Skills
Acknowledging caregivers
It's important for caregivers and teachers to know they're appreciated. Giving thanks also provides a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn this important social skill.
Personal & Social Skills
"Values" is not a four-letter word
Check out these tips for raising a moral child.
Personal & Social Skills
Quiet please
With the busy schedules of extracurricular activities, children have fewer opportunities for unstructured free time. Learn why and how to protect your child's down time.
Personal & Social Skills
Avoiding the rewind routine
Concerned about screen time? Find out how play becomes part of your child's media literacy.
Personal & Social Skills
Play problems away
Problem-solving skills are important for mathematical and scientific thinking, but they also help children—and adults—tackle day-to-day challenges.
Logic & Problem Solving
Arts: The next school dropout?
Shrinking budgets and an emphasis on testing have pushed arts education to the sidelines. Read what parents can do about it.
Creativity & Life Skills
The 1-2-3s of math education
Get a better understanding of your children's math education and how to support their efforts.
Mathematics
2nd grade skills checklist: math
Success in second grade requires a child to be a much more independent learner than she was in first grade. Is your child ready?
Mathematics