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Adventures in Writing
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Watching your child learn to write is thrilling. Here’s how you can help her develop this new skill with confidence.
If Your Child Stutters
Know how to react — and when to worry.

Thinking & Creativity

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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.
How Is Your Child Smart?
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Parent Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
Try these recipes and suggestions for raising a healthy family.
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.
Taming "Winter" Allergies
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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.
Citizens of the World
How to raise a child who appreciates, respects, and enjoys the diversity of life.
Teaching Religious Tolerance
Maintaining religious tolerance has been a challenge since the dawn of time, so what chance do our kids have?
8 Warning Signs That Your Child Is Under Too Much Stress
Be aware of these symptoms of undue stress if you suspect anxiety is a problem.

Disabilities & Special Needs

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

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.
Set Limits on Screen Time
Bring balance back into your child's media diet with these sensible strategies.
The Best Children's Reading and Book Apps
by Maria Minsker
Load up your kids’ device with these 15 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.
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!
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.
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.

Global Awareness

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Green Living: A Family Guide to Going Green
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Remembering September 11th
Use this guide to help explain the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to your child.
Facing the Future
The uncertainty many Americans feel about the economy today offers a chance to rediscover strengths and foster resilience in our children.
Communicate With Your Kids About Climate Change
Move past the media mumble, and help your child understand global warming.

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