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Stop Overscheduling Kids Avoid stress and exhaustion for yourself and your kids. Learn the benefits of allowing kids unstructured time.
Reading for the World Record Learn everything parents need to know about the Scholastic Summer Challenge.
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This Week's Puzzle: Phone Number Math

Help your child build critical math skills with this week’s math puzzle.
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Identify Your Child's Learning Style Take the learning personality quiz to find out how your child absorbs information and how you can support his development.

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Thinking & Creativity

How Creativity Blooms in 6-7 Year Olds
Children in this age group tend to show a decline in creative thinking. Learn why, and what you can...
Think About It: Critical Thinking
Use these tips to encourage your child’s critical thinking skills.
Why Colors and Shapes Matter
Introduce your child to the world of math through its building blocks.
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Physical Development

Beat the Heat
Summer is a hot time for outdoor play. But did you know kids are more vulnerable than adults to heat...
5 Health Myths, Busted
Refresh your thinking on family health, fitness, and nutrition.
Preventing the Spread of Germs
Help your child stay healthy year-round.
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Parent Guides

The Guide to Ages 6-7
Take a peek at some of the major achievements of this age, and get a more in-depth view of the many...
The Guide to Ages 6-7
Take a peek at some of the major achievements of this age, and get a more in-depth view of the many...
The Guide to 2nd Grade
Review general curricula for 2nd Grade, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be...
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Language & Speech

If Your Child Stutters
Know how to react — and when to worry.
3 Ways to Inspire Communication Confidence
These activities can supplement a child's speech or language therapy program.
Adventures in Writing
Watching your child learn to write is thrilling. Here's how you can help her develop this new...
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Social & Emotional Life

A Sore Loser
What to do when your child loves competition but can’t handle losing.
Bullying and Teasing: No Laughing Matter
Know the facts about bullying — even if you don’t think it affects your child.
Raising a Nonviolent Child
Teach your child the importance of tolerance and respect.
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Activities & Fun

Caterpillar Habitat
Make a home for a caterpillar — and observe the magic!
Family News
Help your child grow as a writer -- encourage him to create a family...
5 Games for 2nd Grade Math
Learn easy, challenging, and most importantly fun games to help your...
My Weather Report
Winter is full of wild weather, and your kids will enjoy flexing their...
Seeing with Sound
Your child will love this printable science project inspired by the...
What Do Bears Eat?
Your child can take a walk on the wild side -- and learn about science...
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