Explaining Violence and Tragedy to Children
These days, elementary-school-age children have traded in their early childhood fears of nightmare monsters for terrifying real life fears. Learn how ... read more
August 17, 1998
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7 Ways to Curb Kids' Exposure to Violence
American children are regularly exposed to violence (in video games, the media, at home, in school, and in their community), and incidents of violence... read more
March 31, 2014
Should Phones Be Allowed in School?
Should cell phones be allowed in school? A Pew Research Center study found that 65 percent of cell-owning teens bring their phones to school despite a... read more
November 9, 2020
Dyslexia and the Middle-Schooler
This article offers tips for parents of middle-schoolers with dyslexia. read more
March 10, 1999
How Important is that SAT Score?
Learn the real importance of the SAT score for college admission and what other factors matter for your high-school student. read more
November 30, 1998
How Did Kids Get So Out of Shape?
Kids are becoming increasingly overweight. Read tips on how to keep your kids physically active. read more
December 21, 2006
Celebrate Your Mommy Milestones
This article advises moms to celebrate their parenting accomplishments! read more
September 8, 2005
Panic Mode! Bloggers Kim Bongiorno and Jeff Vrabel (Hilariously) Discuss How to Survive a Snow Day
Jeff and Kim are both parents and reasonable, mature adults. Until there is a snow day, because they both work from home and are terrible about planni... read more
February 3, 2017
When Parents Lose a Job: Talking to Kids About Layoffs
Learn what to say to your child when you or your spouse has been laid off. read more
November 16, 2001
Avoiding School Shootings
Juvenile justice expert James Irving thinks we can stop kids from turning to violence. read more
May 18, 1999
Understanding the Smothering Mother
Read suggestions on how to avoid being an overprotective mother, and how to arrive at a balance that promotes safety and self-growth. read more
September 27, 2007
A Guide to Testing Accommodations
Find out how to be an advocate for environmental changes in the classroom in order to level the playing field for kids who think differently. read more
May 13, 2002