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Throw a Peanut Butter and Jelly Party!

Celebrate the classically delicious combo of peanut butter and jelly by throwing a PB&J Party! With tons of nutty and fun ideas, your party is sure to be a hit!

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Sustainability Made Simple

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Sustainability Made Simple

Families are increasingly striving to lead a more natural, sustainable lifestyle. Want to take living green to the next level?

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Preschool Math: All Sorts of Sorting!

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Preschool Math: All Sorts of Sorting!

Sorting and classifying objects helps children begin to notice how items are alike and different, and creates an awareness that is vital for math learning.

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A Parent's Guide to Twitter

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A Parent's Guide to Twitter

In the world of tweets, pokes, and chats, how can you make sure that your child is social networking savvy? Here's what parents should know about Twitter.

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Going Global: Making Your Child a Citizen of the World

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Going Global: Making Your Child a Citizen of the World

In the 21st century world, parents can do more than ever to promote global citizenship and open their child's eyes to people and places unlike her own culture.

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Celebrate Red Ribbon Week for a Drug Free America

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Celebrate Red Ribbon Week for a Drug Free America

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Seven Tips for Raising Your Child's Self-Esteem

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Seven Tips for Raising Your Child's Self-Esteem

Want to know how you can help raise your child's self-esteem? Here are seven tips from psychotherapist and author Mary Jo Rapini.

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Are America's Schools Still Segregated?

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Are America's Schools Still Segregated?

Here is a comprehensive look at the history of school integration in America, and how schools are handling the issue of integration today.

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Technology and Higher Education

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Technology and Higher Education

What's standing between old habits and new technologies, and how can students and teachers begin to revolutionize education using new tools?

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Helping Your Preschooler Understand Emotions and Feelings

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Helping Your Preschooler Understand Emotions and Feelings

What can parents do at home to help foster their childâs emotional development? Helping your preschooler identify her feelings all part of growing up.

Preschool

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Toddler Developmental Milestones, and How to Help at Home

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Toddler Developmental Milestones, and How to Help at Home

Parents often worry about if their child is on track with his development. What should a toddler be able to do, and how can you do to foster his development?

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The Making of a National Curriculum: Setting Standards

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The Making of a National Curriculum: Setting Standards

Learn more about a new set of proposed national standards for schools.

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How to Foster Class Participation

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How to Foster Class Participation

Wanting more class participation out of your kid? You can help your child develop class participation, in-class curiosity and confidence with these five tips.

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Your Four-Year College Planning Calendar

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Your Four-Year College Planning Calendar

Here are some key action steps for parents and students to help organize and make sense of the college admissions process.

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Holiday Depression in Children

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Holiday Depression in Children

For some children, the holidays are one the most difficult times of the year. Figuring out if your kids are hiding depression can be difficult but important.

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Communication between Parents and Teachers of Autistic Children

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Communication between Parents and Teachers of Autistic Children

The key to uncovering the underlying causes for your autistic child’s behavior may be communication with your child’s teacher, who can be your best ally.

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Is Your Child's Class Too Big?

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Is Your Child's Class Too Big?

Does class size affect student achievement? A recent report in the American Journal of Education suggests it does.

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Music Therapy Techniques to Try at Home

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Music Therapy Techniques to Try at Home

Here are some easy things you can do with your children to experience the many benefits of music therapy.

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Learn About Black History: Seven Lesser-Known Figures

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Learn About Black History: Seven Lesser-Known Figures

February marks Black History Month; read up on some lesser-known figures in African-American history and celebrate their legacy.

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Four Life Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement

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Four Life Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement

Honor the rich heritage of these four African-American leaders by transforming their words and deeds into personal life lessons for both you and your child.

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Social Talk Versus School Talk: Are Some Kids at a Disadvantage?

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Social Talk Versus School Talk: Are Some Kids at a Disadvantage?

What are the differences between social talk and school talk, and how can parents help build their child's language skills for success in school?

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Teenage Social Pressures and Depression: What You Need to Know

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Teenage Social Pressures and Depression: What You Need to Know

Most teens experience some symptoms of depression on a regular basis. So what kind of behavior is cause for concern?

High school

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Great Indoor Games for When You're Stuck Inside

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Great Indoor Games for When You're Stuck Inside

Weather outside too daunting to leave the house? No problem! Make these great indoor games without a trip to the store, and bring summertime fun to winter.

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The Global Achievement Gap: Why America's Students Are Falling Behind

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The Global Achievement Gap: Why America's Students Are Falling Behind

Thanks to growing competition from around the world, students must work harder than ever. Here are the skills that kids will need to compete.

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Tune into Black History with 80 Years of Musical Monarchs

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Tune into Black History with 80 Years of Musical Monarchs

This Black History Month, take the time with your child to listen your way through 80 years of African-American musical royalty.

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