When does your child thrive?
This questionnaire was created to help you stop and reflect on what your child needs to be excited about what they're learning.
Parenting challenge: My child has a lot of attitude and doesn’t treat me with respect
It could be time to reconsider both respect and empathy in your household. Here’s what to keep in mind.
The inclusive school
More educators are taking a radical shift to broaden the definition of "inclusivity" so all students have equitable access to every aspect that school life has to offer.
How emotions affect your child's education
Science is revealing how children's feelings help and harm learning. Here's how adults can support kids so they feel, and learn, better.
How remote school underscored the importance of later school start times
The link between teen sleep and the morning bell has been known for some time, but has recently become far more visible.
When schools spank
Corporal punishment in public schools is more common than you might guess. But experts agree this punitive tactic doesn't work and has lasting, harmful consequences.
Your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader and anger
When your child has trouble handling big feelings, here’s how parents can help them feel better now — and in the long run.
Your middle schooler and anger
7 surprising ways to help your angry tween.
What your 7th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your seventh grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 6th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your sixth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 5th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your fifth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 4th grader should have learned
Here are some key skills your fourth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
Should you read your child’s texts?
What about their comments and messages on social media? Better put, just how much digital privacy should your child have? We asked experts, parents and kids and here’s what they said about respecting kids’ privacy while keeping them safe.
How to help kids stay connected when school is closed
Remote playdates, group chats, and screen shares. Here are a few ways kids can socialize while school is closed.
How to react when your child says, “I hate you!”
It's rarely what a child of any age really means. But it stings. Here, four parenting experts offer advice for responding to a hurtful outburst from your adolescent.
My child looks at media online that I consider inappropriate
All kids encounter inappropriate content online. Here's how to talk to your middle school child about it.
Is your 5th grader more interested in watching movies than reading books?
Try this simple tactic for getting your digital native hooked on books. Psst: it’ll also help build your child’s confidence for class discussions.
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