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The Emotional Lives of 7-Year-Olds Second-grade girls can become intensely social and totally fascinated with each other. Learn about other traits and when you should be concerned.
The Guide to Ages 6-7 What can you expect from kids aged 6-7? Get an in-depth view and activities to support learning.
What's your child's learning personality? Take the quiz!

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Speaking & Language

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Parent Guides to Every Age
What milestones should your child be achieving and when? Check out the Parent Guides to every age to track your child's progress as a learner.
20 Key Language Milestones
Learn your child's key language milestones from infancy to age 6.
Language Development in 6-7 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
This is a time of rapid vocabulary expansion. Read more about your 6- to 7-year-old’s language explosion.
3 Ways to Inspire Communication Confidence
by Nicole Falcone
These activities can supplement a child's speech or language therapy program.

Thinking & Creativity

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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.
Sugar & Spice
Seven-year-old girls passionately pursue their interests together.
3 Steps from Scribbling to Spelling
How art and writing develops, age by age.
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.

Physical Development

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Parent Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
Try these recipes and suggestions for raising a healthy family.
Boost Your Health: Wonderful Winter Nutrition Tips
Have a healthier season by adding more fruits and vegetables to your family's table.
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.
Talking About Stranger Safety
Have a calm, honest, age-appropriate conversation with your child about meeting strangers and avoiding potential dangers. Here's how.
Children Changing the World
Little kids with big hearts can make a difference one small action at a time, starting in their own backyards.

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 Attention Problems
Learn about the many causes of inattentive behavior.
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 Gifted Child
Help your gifted child reach his academic potential both at school and at home.

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.
Online Networking: Important Safety Features
Look for these features in social networks designed for children.
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!
Understanding Interactive Learning
Get the skinny on interactive learning for children.

Financial Literacy

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Making $ense of Money
Inspire life-long financial responsibility by teaching your child about how money works.
5 Ways to Help Kids Make "Cents" of Money
Try these practical ways to teach your child the value of a dollar.
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!
7 Civic Service Ideas for Kids
by Shama Davis
Give your child the greatest gift of all — learning how to help others.
A Simple Secret for Confident, Happy Kids
by Linda Rodgers
Learn how mindfulness training—simple techniques for boosting well-being and success—can help your child thrive in school and in life.
What Your Child Should Know by Age 7
Find the answers in our age-by-age quick guide to child development.

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.
Growing Up Green
Connecting with nature helps your child become a protector of the planet and a better learner.
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.

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