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Music Games and Apps Could video games help your child develop musical talents? Read this tip to find out.
The Guide to Ages 8-10 Learn some of the major achievements of this age, and get an in-depth view of the things that children this age are learning.
Every 8- to 10-year-old Is Different

Take the quiz. Learn how to support your 8- to 10-year-old!

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Speaking & Language

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Reading Problems
Find out if your child’s language and reading problems are evidence of a learning disability.

Thinking & Creativity

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Fostering Creativity in 8-10 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Parents of an 8- to 10-year-old are working against conformity. Learn how you can teach your child to still value creativity.
Tree-Climbing vs. Tea Parties
Find the fascinating reasons behind girls' and boys' different styles of play.
Big-Kid Brains
Find out about the pivotal changes that shape the ways 3rd graders think and play.
Take the Power Struggle Out of Practicing
Motivate your musician (or athlete or artist) to put in practice time without pouting.

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.
The Sick Day Diet
by Patty Onderko
These foods ease cold symptoms and get kids back to their best.
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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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.
Why Kids Are Little Copycats
by Elena Jeffries
Whether she gets her art ideas from her pal or her mannerisms from you, it's normal for your child to be a mini mimic.
Grandparents and Tweens: A Special Bond
by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
Tweens often enjoy some of their growing independence from parents and siblings in the safe company of grandparents.
Help Kids Handle Disappointment
Teach your child to cope in the face of frustration.

Disabilities & Special Needs

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Explaining Executive Function
Find out if a lack of executive function may be to blame for your child’s disorganization.
Your Gifted Child
Help your gifted child reach his academic potential both at school and at home.
The Gift of Fun
Choose a just-right toy for a child with special needs.

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.
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!
How Storia eBooks Can Help Support Common Core Standards
by Blaike Hannay
Discover how eBooks can help children achieve success under these new academic standards.
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Get involved to make sure your child knows the risks, as well as the rewards, of the Internet.

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 8-10
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.
8 Ways to Maximize Fun and Learning at an Academic Summer Camp
Is your 8- to 10-year-old going away for an academic summer camp? Learn how to encourage fun and learning!
It's a Chore Thing
Make the best use of live-in household labor: your kids!

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!
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.
Talking to Your Kids About the News: Money and the Economy
Broach this sensitive topic with an open mind, and ask lots of questions.

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