Day Care Centers and Preschools
This article describes the advantages and disadvantages of day care versus preschool. read more
April 3, 2006
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I'm Having a "Geriatric Pregnancy." Am I Really At Risk?
You might be surprised at what age medical professionals consider a pregnancy "geriatric". A Doula and Maternity Concierge discusses why we need to di... read more
May 21, 2019
Tweens and High-Tech Entertainment
Get help understanding your tween's fascination with high-tech entertainment, and find tips to limit the amount of time he spends on it. read more
December 13, 2007
Allowance in Exchange for Chores?
Try these tips to help you set you child's allowance. read more
July 15, 2004
How I’m Helping My Teenage Son with Type 1 Diabetes Prep for College
Having a teen boy with type 1 diabetes can be difficult when balancing safety and independence in college. read more
July 12, 2022
Making Joint Custody Work
Here's what parents can do in a joint custody situation to make it easy on their children. read more
March 23, 2000
Learning Loss Post-Covid: How to Help Kids Beat the Summer Slide
The COVID pandemic caused learning loss and regression for some kids during remote learning. Here's how you can beat the summer slide and prepare to g... read more
July 29, 2022
Kids and Extreme Sports: Should They Be Allowed?
Should kids do extreme sports? BMX riders, snowboarders and X Game stars weigh in on the benefits and risks of kids doing extreme sports. read more
January 5, 2023
Q&A: Retention
Will repeating a grade help your child catch up in school? Read the answers to other parents' questions and find out. read more
July 12, 2000
Lunch Box Builder
Find out how to use FamilyEducation's Lunch Box Builder to pack a nutritious and delicious school lunch for your child. read more
October 5, 2009
Homework Contract
Have your child sign this homework contract, to clearly define goals for doing homework over the course of the school year. read more
July 2, 2007
How Much Homework?
School-wide homework policies can help monitor how much homework your child receives each night. read more
October 31, 2000