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The Importance of Sleep

Is your child refreshed for the day at school? Try these 6 tips for helping kids get the proper amount of sleep.

The Guide to Ages 3-5 We've got your guide to books and resources that support the development of your 3- to 5-year-old.
Identify Your Preschooler's Learning Personality

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Parent Guides to Every Age
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20 Key Language Milestones
Learn your child's key language milestones from infancy to age 6.
Inappropriate Words
Set appropriate limits when your child uses language that isn’t.
Time to Rhyme
Learn how nursery rhymes help children learn to read.

Thinking & Creativity

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Preparing for Preschool
Whether your child attends school a few hours a week or several hours a day, there's much to do. Help make this transition as easy as A, B, C!
Preschool Problem-Solving
Preschoolers experiment with ideas to help them figure things out.
Self-Expression in Preschool
What can you do to help with self-expression in your preschooler? Find out here.
6 Life Skills Kids Need for the Future
by Josh Garskof
Flash forward to 2034. Your 5-year-old is 25 and needs a job. Teach her these skills now and she’ll be set for life — no matter what she does.

Physical Development

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Parent Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
Try these recipes and suggestions for raising a healthy family.
Is My Child Falling Behind?
Read this expert advice on developmental delays, and how to deal with them.
8 Ideas for Healthy Breakfasts
by Ellen Booth Church
As she heads off to school, it's important for your child to have a good breakfast — preferably with a healthy serving of protein.
The Secret To Keeping Your Family Healthy
by Patty Onderko
A well-stocked pantry works wonders on the immune system. Your cold-fighting food guide starts here.

Social & Emotional Life

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Parent Guide to Raising Kind & Compassionate Children
Help teach your child the importance of being caring and compassionate with these ideas for making a difference.
Parent Guide to Learning Disabilities
Find out how your child with a learning disability can succeed despite the many challenging diagnoses and school struggles.
My Blankie
A favorite blanket or stuffed animal helps preschoolers feel secure in new situations.
Thank Goodness for Manners
Teach politeness in the preschool years.

Disabilities & Special Needs

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Parent Guide to Learning Disabilities
Find out how your child with a learning disability can succeed despite the many challenging diagnoses and school struggles.
Understanding Autism
Knowing the signs and pursuing early treatment tailored to your child's specific needs is key to helping him shoot for the stars.
Is My Child Falling Behind?
Read this expert advice on developmental delays, and how to deal with them.
She's Not Paying Attention!
Learn why your child may have difficulty focusing — and why the best response is to identify her unique strengths and weaknesses.

Your Child & Technology

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The 15 Best Teacher Apps For Parents
by Kim Greene
Instructor Magazine shared their top apps for teachers of PreK-8th Grade. Download some of these teacher apps at home.
5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids 3-5
Get tips on how to keep your connected child safe online.
The Best Children's Reading and Book Apps
by Maria Minsker
Load up your kids’ device with these 17 expert-approved reading and book apps and see how quickly your children turn into little e-bookworms!
Learn to Read
Computers and smart toys can help children learn reading, but can they foster a love of books?

Financial Literacy

Making $ense of Money
Inspire life-long financial responsibility by teaching your child about how money works.
Banking on the Future
by Don Rauf
Today's economy presents a golden opportunity to teach your kids about the value of a dollar.
Dollars and Sense: Money Management for Kids
by Sandy Fernández
Kids develop financial habits earlier than you think. Teach them smart ways to save and spend now, and they’ll have sharp money skills for life.
Talking to Your Kids About the News: Money and the Economy
Broach this sensitive topic with an open mind, and ask lots of questions.

More Life & Learning

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The Guide to Ages 3-5
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Take a peek at some of the major achievements of this age, and get a more in-depth view of the many things that children this age are learning!
What Your Child Should Know by Age 5
Find the answers in our age-by-age guide to child development.
Give Your Child a Global View
by Thomas Moore
Use tools your child already loves — music, art, and stories — to draw him in and make abstract concepts real.
7 Civic Service Ideas for Kids
by Shama Davis
Give your child the greatest gift of all — learning how to help others.

Global Awareness

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Green Living: A Family Guide to Going Green
There are hundreds of fun ways your kids can work together to protect the planet! Try these activities and books to help your family act green!
4 Toys That Promote Diversity
Encourage exploration of many cultures by providing pretend-play props that span the globe.
7 Civic Service Ideas for Kids
by Shama Davis
Give your child the greatest gift of all — learning how to help others.
Communicate With Your Kids About Climate Change
Move past the media mumble, and help your child understand global warming.

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