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Speaking & Language

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If Your Child Stutters
Know how to react — and when to worry.
Adventures in Writing
by Susan Neuman, PhD
Watching your child learn to write is thrilling. Here’s how you can help her develop this new skill with confidence.
Ready, Set, Write!
by Susan Neuman, PhD
Learning to write is a thrilling adventure for your child. It’s also key to building her reading skills.
9 Easy Ways to Build Your Child's Language Skills
Communication blossoms when you and your child do things with each other.

Thinking & Creativity

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3 Benefits of Flipped Classrooms
by Michelle Crouch
Learn about flipped classrooms, where kids are viewing teachers' lessons at home and doing "homework" at school.
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.
How Creativity Blooms in 6-7 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Children in this age group tend to show a decline in creative thinking. Learn why, and what you can do to encourage creativity.
Think About It: Critical Thinking
Use these tips to encourage your child’s critical thinking skills.

Physical Development

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Parent Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
Try these recipes and suggestions for raising a healthy family.
The Scary News About Rice
by Holly Pevzner
Experts have found "worrisome amounts" of arsenic in hundreds of rice products. Here's what you need to know to keep your family healthy.
Big Day: "I Lost My Tooth!"
by Elizabeth Callahan
When your kid's tooth is loose, a little wiggle leads to a lot of wow. How to make the most of this milestone.
The Sick Day Diet
by Patty Onderko
These foods ease cold symptoms and get kids back to their best.

Social & Emotional Life

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How Personal Stories Boost Kids' Self-Esteem
by Linda Rogers
Sharing your childhood stories has healthy benefits for kids' confidence and self-esteem. Here's why.
How to Spot and Treat Anxiety in Children
by Ginny Graves
Experts say that kids today are more anxious than ever. Find out why and what to do if you see signs of anxiety in your child.
How to Build Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
by Sasha Emmons
In trying to boost kids’ self-esteem, we may be tearing it down. Learn how to build a healthy sense of confidence in children.
The Power of Defeat: How to Raise a Kid With Grit
by Jennifer Fink
Want to build a kid who has the strength, character, and drive to succeed in school—and in life? Let him fail.

Disabilities & Special Needs

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4 Things You Might Not Know About Learning Disabilities
by Stephanie Booth
"Learning disability" can be a scary phrase. Find out the facts about learning disabilities and what it takes to help kids with LDs succeed.
5 Ways to Help Your Gifted Child Reach Her Potential
Help her skills and her spirit soar with one-on-one time and inspirational pursuits.
Congratulations: Your Child Is Gifted
So now what?
Your Gifted Child
Help your gifted child reach his academic potential both at school and at home.

Your Child & Technology

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eReading Activities Your 3- to 6-Year-Old Will Love
Bring your child’s eReading experience to life with activities like Word Match, Touch-the-Page, and Sequencing in enriched Storia eBooks.
eReading Activities to Motivate Your Older Reader
Bring kids' eReading experiences to life with activities like Word Twisters, Word Scrambles, and Who Said It? quizzes in enriched Storia eBooks.
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.
The Best Children's Reading and Book Apps
by Maria Minsker
Load up your kids’ device with these 9 expert-approved reading and book apps and see how quickly your children turn into little e-bookworms!

Financial Literacy

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Making $ense of the Economy
Inspire life-long financial responsibility by teaching your child about how money works.
Talking to Your Kids About the News: Money and the Economy
Broach this sensitive topic with an open mind, and ask lots of questions.
Allowance, Age by Age
Find out everything you need to know before cracking open your wallet.
Fostering Financial Responsibility
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Teaching the value of dollars and cents starts now.

More Life & Learning

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The Guide to Ages 6-7
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!
Teach Your Kids Table Manners
by Shaun Dreisbach
Our complete guide to good manners dishes up age-by-age advice guaranteed to help you take back your table.
It's a Chore Thing
Make the best use of live-in household labor: your kids!
Facing the Future
The uncertainty many Americans feel about the economy today offers a chance to rediscover strengths and foster resilience in our children.

Global Awareness

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Remembering September 11th
Use this guide to help explain the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to your child.
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 Family Volunteering Opportunities
by Marge Perry
Volunteering offers many benefits for kids — and the people they serve. Find out which option works best for your family.
What to Say When Your Kid Asks About Scary News
by Rachel Rabkin Pechman
Read these tips on how to talk to kids about 9/11, wars, natural disasters, shootings and other scary stuff in the news.

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