Help your child focus - video
Want to teach your kids to pay attention? Give *them* attention!
Deborah Tillman on "I'm bad at math!"
America's Supernanny Deborah Tillman says that when a child is struggling with math — or any subject — parents need to step in quickly to help. Here's how.
The homework survival guide
Help your kids stay on top of their homework assignments with these expert tips.
Homework case study #1: The foot-dragger
Lift up those proverbially dragging feet with these homework hints.
Adele Faber on "I hate homework!"
The famed How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk author offers her expert advice on exactly what to say to a homework-hating child.
Christine Carter: "I hate homework!"
The Raising Happiness author and child development expert explains two surprising things kids need to focus on their homework.
Levine on "I hate homework!"
When it comes to homework troubles, the famed psychologist and The Price of Privilege author cautions parents against coming to your child's rescue.
Sara Bennett: "I hate homework!"
If your elementary schooler is unhappy about her nightly workload, the author of "The Case Against Homework" says it's OK to do the unimaginable.
Word lists: preK to second grade
Words that rhyme, words that snap, words that spell learning fun — check out these free, printable worksheets!
Coping with homework horrors
7 helpful tips for tackling homework with a minimum of tears.
Get your child organized for school
Tips to help your child manage assignments, clutter and time.
Homework case study #3: Scattershot syndrome
Distraction, disorder, disarray: Is this more than ordinary homework pain?
How homework affects families
Parents sound off on finding the right balance between hitting the books and breaking out the board games in households increasingly pressed for time.
Helping your child in English
You are your child's best language teacher.
6 ways to develop early math skills
Simple ways you can practice math at home with your child.
Best ways to help with math homework
Use these tips to help your child with her math homework.
Parent-proven tips to get kids reading
Try these ideas from GreatSchools parents to get your child excited about reading.
Fun ways to read with your child
You have a big influence on your child when you read together. Learn how to make the most of this special time.
How to take great notes
Taking good notes requires students to evaluate, organize, and summarize information. It's a key survival skill your child will need through high school and beyond.
Why boys fail in school
He's gifted and once loved learning. Somewhere along the way, my boy slipped through the educational cracks and nearly out of school. Is it too late to save him?
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