S. Michele Fry, Author at GreatSchools

The perfect holiday gift for your child.

Perfect gifts for your son or daughter

Use your child’s love language to figure out a gift that really matters to your child.

Growing gratitude: 8 ways to practice giving thanks all year ’round

Children and parents are happier and healthier when gratitude becomes a part of everyday life, research finds. So why not nurture it?

4 steps to boost your child's confidence

This 4-step formula can help adults instill healthy self-assurance in kids.

6 myths about respect

Understanding exactly what is (and isn't) respect can help your family set expectations for how to treat each other, communicate — and even disagree — respectfully.

When sibling rivalry becomes sibling abuse

Has it tipped from sibling rivalry to abuse?

6 things to look for that suggest the relationship is off the rails.

7 do’s and don’ts to help your family build empathy skills

7 do's and and don'ts to help your child develop empathy

Help your child develop empathy by fostering an emotionally intelligent environment.

10 ways to help siblings grow up to like each other

Dream of your children being close — even best friends — as adults? Here's how to nurture that bond.

Sibling rivalry — lifelong relationships, lifelong effects

Sibling rivalry can be a positive training ground for life — or a negative relationship between brothers and sisters that escalates to abuse.

Keep good eating habits going through summer

Fight obesity and brain drain with good nutrition. Your library may help.

7 tips to ease kids’ stress about moving

Moves can be scary for children — changing homes, schools, even friends! Make life easier by getting your kids involved. Our guide has tips on sharing the news, packing, books to read, and more.