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  • Bullied at School

    A woman asks, "My daughter is being bullied by some other girls at recess. I had no idea that this kind of "mean girl" behavior started at such an early age. What can I do to help?" Ann Douglas has some answers.

  • Help Kids Feel Good About Learning

    As curriculum requirements continue to increase in all levels of education, students are experiencing considerable amounts of school stress. Take a proactive approach of instilling a positive attitude in your child about school,

  • The Ten Best Things to Say to Your Child During Homework Time

    Homework can be a battle or a breeze. It can create conflict or cooperation. It can produce tension or focused attention. Which of these outcomes occurs in your home depends in great measure on how you talk to your children during that important time period. To help your child's homework experience be productive and stress free, consider the following ten best things to say to him or her during homework time.

  • Raising a Reader: The Do's and Don'ts

    Most parents want to raise a confident and competent reader. Yet, they are often unsure of what to do. In the remainder of this article we will explore some important do's and don'ts that will give you some guidelines as you move towards the important goal of raising a reader.

  • How Much to Help with Homework?

    So you've done what all the teachers advise and set up a regular place and time for your child to do his homework every night. So how come he's pestering you for help every minute? Isn't he supposed to do it himself?

  • Secrets of Peaceful, Happy Mornings

    So your household is into the swing of schooldays now, and your kids are getting used to their teachers. The faster pace of life is smoothing out as the days get cooler. You just wish you could make mornings a bit more peaceful. It isn't so hard...

  • Why Television Compromises Academics

    So your child is starting school and you want to get him off to a good start. What's the most important thing you can do? The answer in the interview below may surprise you: Wean him off TV. Research shows that as kids get older, the more TV they watch, the less likely they are to read.

  • Starting a Family Evening Routine

    It's August, and the start of school isn't far away. This is the perfect time to start getting everyone in your family into a good evening routine that will make mornings a pleasant, unrushed experience (Yes, it is possible!), whether your kids are in school yet or not.

  • How Much to Help with Homework?

    So you've done what all the teachers advise and set up a regular place and time for your child to do his homework every night. So how come he's pestering you for help every minute? Isn't he supposed to do it himself?

  • Why Television Compromises Academics

    So your child is starting school and you want to get him off to a good start. What's the most important thing you can do? The answer in the interview below may surprise you: Wean him off TV. Research shows that as kids get older, the more TV they watch, the less likely they are to read.

  • Starting a Family Evening Routine

    It's August, and the start of school isn't far away. This is the perfect time to start getting everyone in your family into a good evening routine that will make mornings a pleasant, unrushed experience (Yes, it is possible!), whether your kids are in school yet or not.

  • Secrets of Peaceful, Happy Mornings

    So your household is into the swing of schooldays now, and your kids are getting used to their teachers. The faster pace of life is smoothing out as the days get cooler. You just wish you could make mornings a bit more peaceful. It isn't so hard...

  • Raising a Reader: The Do's and Don'ts

    Most parents want to raise a confident and competent reader. Yet, they are often unsure of what to do. In the remainder of this article we will explore some important do's and don'ts that will give you some guidelines as you move towards the important goal of raising a reader.

  • The Ten Best Things to Say to Your Child During Homework Time

    Homework can be a battle or a breeze. It can create conflict or cooperation. It can produce tension or focused attention. Which of these outcomes occurs in your home depends in great measure on how you talk to your children during that important time period. To help your child's homework experience be productive and stress free, consider the following ten best things to say to him or her during homework time.

  • Help Kids Feel Good About Learning

    As curriculum requirements continue to increase in all levels of education, students are experiencing considerable amounts of school stress. Take a proactive approach of instilling a positive attitude in your child about school,

  • Bullied at School

    A woman asks, "My daughter is being bullied by some other girls at recess. I had no idea that this kind of "mean girl" behavior started at such an early age. What can I do to help?" Ann Douglas has some answers.