- $300 Writing Prize Focuses Kids On Gender Equity
Harry Potter would be eligible for entry into a contest sponsored by up-and-coming young adult novelist R.J. Nimmo - on one condition. - 5 Tips for a Winning Parent-Teacher Relationship
Behind every successful public school student is a great public school teacher. And great teachers make great public schools. But teachers can't do it alone. - 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids From Getting Sick
Teachers are finding it more of a challenge than ever to keep their classrooms healthy and clean for students, according to a recent survey of teachers. - A New Teaching Method For Autistic Children
With the prevalence of autism in the United States, one company is hoping its unique reading system will be a boon to parents seeking new ways to help their autistic children develop reading skills. - Chaos in the Kitchen? Tips For Getting Your Kids to Eat
If picky eating were an Olympic sport, would your child be the gold medal winner?If so, you're not alone. - Child's Chronic Infections Could Mean Something More Serious
Trips to the pediatrician are common for children. But if your child has chronic ear infections, sinus infections or bronchitis, it could be a sign of something more serious. - Common-Sense Ways to Keep Kids Away From Street Drugs
Though recent studies show a significant decrease in illegal drug use among American youth, usage levels still remain high. - Even if you're not, make sure your child's immunizations are
One thing that never goes out of style is making sure your children are in good health. And the best platform for that is a timely and accurate immunization schedule. - Get Your Children to Read: Put in a 'Reading Movie'
Today, children are more interested in television, video games and chatting on the Internet than they are in reading. Many parents probably would say, in fact, that getting a child to pick up a book is a significant challenge. - Help Protect Your Child's Vision From UV Rays and Eye Injuries
For children, sunshine and warm weather equal outdoor activity. For parents interested in their children's eye health, it's also the right time to get kids sunglasses and protective eyewear. - Help Your Child Avoid Smoking
Maybe your child already smokes. Perhaps you're a smoker and hope your child won't pick up your unhealthy habit. Maybe there is no history of smoking in your family, but you fear that your child's friends might serve as a bad influence. - Help Your Child Learn to Read
Is your son or daughter having trouble learning how to read? - Helping Children Adjust To a New Stepfamily
In the Paramount Pictures film "Yours, Mine & Ours," a widower with eight children runs into his high school sweetheart, a widow with 10 of her own. The two rekindle their love and marry without letting their children in on the nuptials until after the fact. A culture clash ensues, and the kids soon devise a plan to sabotage the marriage. - How to Help Your Kids Succeed In School All Year/AFA
Research shows that parental involvement in schools improves student achievement, reduces absenteeism and restores confidence among parents in their children's education - Internet Safety Program Combats Online Predators
While the Internet offers a world of information for kids, it also presents great dangers from online sexual predators.
Every year, one in five children receives a sexual solicitation or approach over the Internet. With millions of children in chat rooms and sending instant messages, parents must take action to protect their kids. - Kids Celebrate Reading
It's been proven that children who read achieve. They boast higher test scores and recognize letters and numbers more often than their peers who read less often. But getting children to crack open a book sometimes can be the tricky part for parents and teachers. - Lay the Groundwork for A Lifetime of Reading
At school, reading is the essential tool for success in every subject, so it is vital that you lay the proper groundwork for your child. - Match-Safety Tips for Parents and Children
Americans use more than 500 billion matches per year to light anything from birthday candles to campfires. Watching their parents light candles, gas stoves or barbecues, children - Mommy Must-Haves for The Second Child
According to Kids II, one of the fastest-growing infant toy companies in America, selecting baby gifts for second-time-around parents can be as simple as A-B-C. - Mommy Second Child
Since she's been there, done that, what do you get a veteran mom with a new baby? - Prosthetic Limbs Help Children
Parents whose children have lost an arm or leg often blame themselves for the loss. They may feel responsible for the accident or prenatal condition causing amputation. They may worry their child will never be able to have the same experiences as other children. - Raising 'Emotional Intelligence' Through Play
Every day, children face mental and emotional challenges that require patience, understanding and good judgment. How can parents teach their children to cope with this complex world? - Research Shows Need Exists For After-School Program
Every day, more than 14 million children in the U.S. are left unsupervised after school. According to experts, that leaves them in danger of becoming victims or perpetrators of crime or delinquent behavior. - Sleep Experts Conclude That Kids Don't Get Enough Sleep
A recent National Sleep Foundation poll on children's sleep habits revealed what many sleep experts have suspected for years: Children aren't getting enough sleep. - Survey About Injury Risks to Children
A national survey of 1,000 parents found that many don't know key facts regarding potential safety hazards for children. - Survey: Parents Need the Facts About Injury Risks to Children
A national survey of 1,000 parents found that many don't know key facts regarding potential safety hazards for children. - Tips on Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Child
Many managed-care plans limit your choices. Furthermore, many families will live in several different towns before their children are grown up, making it necessary to choose a new pediatrician more than once. - Tips to Help Kids Concentrate in Class
All of us want our children to succeed in school. But for many kids and teens, concentration in this always-pressured, starved-for-time era can be difficult. - Tips to Help Your Kids Celebrate Reading
It's been proven that children who read achieve. They boast higher test scores and recognize letters and numbers more often than their peers who read less often. But getting children to crack open a book sometimes can be the tricky part for parents and teachers. - Tips to Help Your Kids Succeed in School All Year
Research shows that parental involvement in schools improves student achievement, reduces absenteeism and restores confidence among parents in their children's education.
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