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Speaking & Language

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3 Ways to Inspire Communication Confidence
by Nicole Falcone
These activities can supplement a child's speech or language therapy program.
20 Key Language Milestones
Learn key language milestones for kids from birth to age 6.
9 Easy Ways to Build Your Child's Language Skills
Communication blossoms when you and your child do things with each other.
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.

Thinking & Creativity

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Clock Connections
by Ellen Church
Kindergartners begin to recognize and become aware of time.
The Benefits of Board Games
Playing games with your kids is a perfect way to spend time together — and build learning skills at the same time.
So Many Questions
by Bill Zimmerman
Encouraging your child to ask lots of questions helps her become a stronger thinker.
How Children Explore Age-by-Age
Children are naturally curious about the world, and their powers of observation grow right along with them.

Physical Development

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Parent Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
Try these recipes and suggestions for raising a healthy family.
Staying Fit in Mind and Body
Teaching your child how to maintain the right balance of diet, exercise, and relaxation is the key to her well-being — for life.
Snacks Rule!
by Ellen Church
Learn why it’s good for kids to eat between meals.
5 Health Myths, Busted
Refresh your thinking on family health, fitness, and nutrition.

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.
Sorting Out Shyness
Look for the reasons behind your child's timidity so you can respond to it.
Discipline Dilemma: "He Can't Keep His Hands to Himself!"
When your child is aggressive, keep discipline fresh by tweaking old tactics to fit new circumstances.
The Age of Reason
Around the time of her 7th birthday, your child's conscience emerges to help guide her actions.

Disabilities & Special Needs

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3 Ways to Inspire Communication Confidence
by Nicole Falcone
These activities can supplement a child's speech or language therapy program.
Your Gifted Child
Help your gifted child reach his academic potential both at school and at home.
Congratulations: Your Child Is Gifted
So now what?
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.

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.
Understanding Interactive Learning
Get the skinny on interactive learning for children.
Online Networking: Important Safety Features
Look for these features in social networks designed for children.
Set Limits on Screen Time
Bring balance back into your child's media diet with these sensible strategies.

Financial Literacy

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Making $ense of the Economy
Inspire life-long financial responsibility by teaching your child about how money works.
Making $ense Out of Cents
by Francie Alexander
Francie Alexander teaches parents how to talk to kids about money.
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.

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!
Expanding the World With Current Events
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Talking with 7- and 8-year-olds about the news can be tricky.
It's a Chore Thing
Make the best use of live-in household labor: your kids!
Explaining Scary News to Kids
by Deborah Skolnik
From roadside accidents to school shootings, scary events happen every day. Learn how to discuss them so kids understand — and feel safe, too.

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!
Remembering September 11th
Use this guide to help explain the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to your child.
Expanding the World With Current Events
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Talking with 7- and 8-year-olds about the news can be tricky.
Facing the Future
The uncertainty many Americans feel about the economy today offers a chance to rediscover strengths and foster resilience in our children.

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