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The Parent's Guide
Children don’t come with an instruction manual, but now their grades in school do! Stop worrying about what your child’s next school year will bring and get a glimpse of what’s coming. From academic expectations, developmental milestones, and typical social issues, to fun learning activities ...
Source: Education.com
Transition Points
Introduction As children progress through different grades in school they face different challenges. In addition to changing academic and social demands, students also experience physical and emotional changes. Although children are continually engaged in the process of adapting to new challenges, ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Developmental Progress Chart
Every child is different. This chart gives general milestones in a child's development. The information below lets you...
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Raising a Sensory Smart Child
You've heard of "book smarts" and "street smarts," and you've probably seen lots of tips on how to boost each one. But...
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One, Two, Tie My Shoe: Common Milestones at a Glance
When your four-year-old brushes his teeth, it’s a small tornado of toothpaste, saliva and water. And you have no idea...
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Report Boasts Plenty of Positives About U.S. Kids
A recent government report reveals some promising news about America's kids, from how they're doing in school to how...
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Making Connections: How Children Learn
Many parents, child care providers, and volunteers have instinctively understood the importance of the language...
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All Together Now: Inclusion in Early Childhood Classrooms
Inclusive classrooms, with a mix of students with and without disabilities, help kids learn to constantly evaluate the...
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Ten Tips for Parents on Creating a Nurturing Family Environment
Start early. Development starts at conception. The brain grows the fastest and lays down the architecture the child...
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Educational Standards 101
You’ve probably heard it a million times: high standards are great for kids. But if you’ve got kids in school,...
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Does Your Child Need Speech Therapy?
It's estimated that 10 percent of all Americans have some speech problem. The good news is that young children can be...
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Creativity in Young Children
The precursors of adult creativity are clearly evident in young children. This digest explores factors that affect...
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