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Take the Anxiety Out of Playtime
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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.
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Bilingual Books Featuring Maya & Miguel
These English-Spanish books featuring Maya and Miguel -- from the hit PBS show! -- will take your child on reading adventures.
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.
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.
20 Key Language Milestones
Learn your child's key language milestones from infancy to age 6.
Thinking & Creativity
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What Is Your Child’s Learning Style?
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Christie Burnett
Take this fun -- and helpful -- quiz to better understand how your child learns.
Think About It: Critical Thinking
Use these tips to encourage your child’s critical thinking skills.
Mighty Math Books
Develop your young grade-schooler's arithmetic ability with books that take a creative approach to teaching basic math concepts.
License Plate Bingo
Help your child learn about the 50 states — and get relief from the backseat boredom.
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.
Moving and Learning Together
For young children, the whole body is an avenue for exploring and growing. Here's how to work more physical activity into your child's day.
8 Ideas for Healthy Breakfasts
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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.
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.
How to Explain Scary News to Kids
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Deborah Skolnik
From school shootings to roadside accidents, frightening events happen every day. Learn how to discuss them so kids understand — and feel safe.
Citizens of the World
How to raise a child who appreciates, respects, and enjoys the diversity of life.
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.
How to Be a Parent Advocate for Your Child With Special Needs
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Kathryn Satterfield
The mom of a special needs child shares five lessons learned while caring for her 10-year-old son and navigating the system.
Resources for Supporting Your Child Living With Learning Challenges
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Scholastic Parents Staff
Find ways to advocate for your child living with learning and attention issues with the help of Scholastic Parents and Understood.org.
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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Discover the World of Minecraft
Kids can build Minecraft skills with these handbooks offering the best tips, tricks, and how-to guides for the best gaming experience ever!
The 15 Best Teacher Apps For Parents
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Kim Greene
Instructor Magazine shared their top apps for teachers of PreK-8th Grade. Download some of these teacher apps at home.
7 Great Apps For Math: A Grade-by-Grade Guide
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Warren Buckleitner, PhD
P&C tech expert Warren Buckleitner, Ph.D., editor of Children’s Technology Review, picks the best numbers apps for kids.
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
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Michelle Anthony, PhD
Teaching the value of dollars and cents starts now.
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How to Get Kids (Happily!) Involved in Chores
Get your little ones helping around the home, and teach them responsibility, life skills, and the satisfaction of pitching in.
Expanding the World With Current Events
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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.
What Your Child Should Know by Age 6
Find the answers in our age-by-age 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.
7 Civic Service Ideas for Kids
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Shama Davis
Give your child the greatest gift of all — learning how to help others.
Growing Up Green
Connecting with nature helps your child become a protector of the planet and a better learner.
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