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End of Year Gifts

What has been a favorite end of the year gift that you have gotten from a student?...

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End of School Teacher Gifts?

I have a Pinterest board full of DIYs to do, and some of them are teacher's appreciation gifts. I'm...

Homeschooling

How do you handle overly opinionated people?

Here's the story: My neighbor is in her 60's and she "burned her bra back in her day" so she has...

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Warm Weather Clothes

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Sports and Fitness

Honda Helps Staten Island Little League Team after Devastating Hurricane (Sponsored)

The furious winds of Hurricane Sandy have long since subsided, but the devastation in Staten Island is still a reality for many families.

Parenting Gradeschool Kids

Love and Logic: A Low-Stress Approach to Parenting

Bringing up kids to become well-adjusted, highly effective people—and having fun while doing it—can be challenging, but also can take a low-stress approach. This approach requires using, and teaching, the right balance of love and good judgment.

Kids Education

My Child Hates to Read! Ten Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Books

Have a child who would sooner do chores than pick up a book? Relax and rest assured in the knowledge that you are not alone. Reading can be a chore for some kids, but there are ways you can add some enthusiasm and encouragement to your kids to blossom their interest in books. Before you know it, you’ll be turning your “read-a-phobe” into a regular little book worm.

Friends and Socializing

Child’s Play: Teaching Your Child Social Skills

Kids don’t always play fair. It is a fact of life that your child may at some point be picked on or feel left out, but take heart – when your child encounters difficult social dynamics it can actually be a good teaching opportunity for you and an invaluable learning experience for your child.

Kids Crafts and Activities

Valentine's Day Cards, Crafts, Gifts & Homemade Treats For Kids!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and love is in the air! Now's the time parents and kids are scampering to make love notes for all of those sweet classmates.

Kids Development

Early Warning Signs of Autism

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the latest reports for incidence of autism in children are 1 out of every 150. Autism is a severe developmental disorder. Most autistic children look ‘normal’ in appearance but they exhibit behaviors that are puzzling in comparison to children of the same age range.

Kids Education

My Child Hates to Read! Ten Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Books

Have a child who would sooner do chores than pick up a book? Relax and rest assured in the knowledge that you are not alone. Reading can be a chore for some kids, but there are ways you can add some enthusiasm and encouragement to your kids to blossom their interest in books. Before you know it, you’ll be turning your “read-a-phobe” into a regular little book worm.

Kids Health

When Your Child Is on the Spectrum: Dealing with an Autism Disorder

If your child has an autism disorder, you’ve probably been riding an emotional roller coaster. It’s no easy task to know how to respond to the unusual outbursts, lack of speech, or other unpredictable behaviors that can be typical of an autistic child.

Parenting Gradeschool Kids

Love and Logic: A Low-Stress Approach to Parenting

Bringing up kids to become well-adjusted, highly effective people—and having fun while doing it—can be challenging, but also can take a low-stress approach. This approach requires using, and teaching, the right balance of love and good judgment.

Self Esteem and Body Issues

How to Raise a Self-Confident Child

We all want responsible, caring, healthy, happy children. Add any number of positive adjectives to the list, and we want it for our kids. The job of raising highly conscious children is not always an easy one. Here are some ways in which your family can progress in the area of consciousness-raising. Responsibility

Special Needs

Study Finds Autistic Children Have Wider Eyes and Distinct Facial Features

According to a report from MSNBC, a new study by the University of Missouri suggests that children with autism may have wider eyes and distinct facial features. 

Sports and Fitness

Honda Helps Staten Island Little League Team after Devastating Hurricane (Sponsored)

The furious winds of Hurricane Sandy have long since subsided, but the devastation in Staten Island is still a reality for many families.