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Kindergarten Teacher Tricks that Parents Need to Know

If your kindergartener struggles with transitions and instructions, read this! Teachers have tools for school that work great at home, too.

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The Purpose Driven Kid: Helping Your Child Find a Calling

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The Purpose Driven Kid: Helping Your Child Find a Calling

How can you help your child find purpose? Here's are some guidelines to get you started.

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What Drama Education Can Teach Your Child

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What Drama Education Can Teach Your Child

Theater is suddenly hot, and your child may be showing interest in this year's school play. But do you really want him to be an actor?

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The Vaccine Debate

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The Vaccine Debate

What are the issues driving the vaccine debate, and what do parents need to know before deciding for themselves whether vaccines hurt or help?

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Inauguration Celebration!

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Inauguration Celebration!

This week America gets a new president. You can share in the excitement with your child, and turn the presidential inauguration into a learning moment.

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Celebrate Martin Luther King Day!

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Celebrate Martin Luther King Day!

Here are some fun activity ideas to help you and your child celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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America in Action: Make Civics Education Come to Life

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America in Action: Make Civics Education Come to Life

Here are some ideas to help lift civic education off the pages of that dusty old textbook and bring it to life.

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Assessing 21st Century Skills: Tests of the Future

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Assessing 21st Century Skills: Tests of the Future

What kinds of skills are needed, and how will we know if the next generation of workers has what it takes to succeed?

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Four Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special on Valentine's Day

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Four Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special on Valentine's Day

Here are a few different ways to express your love for your child and ease her fears of what may or may not happen on Valentine's Day.

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Valentine's Day Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts

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Valentine's Day Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts

If the lead-up to February 14 is making your palms sweat, here are some answers to commonly asked questions:

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The History of the Valentine

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The History of the Valentine

An estimated 1 billion valentines are mailed every year. Sure, they express love â but do you know why?

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Throw a Chocolate-Strawberry Party for Valentine's Day

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Throw a Chocolate-Strawberry Party for Valentine's Day

Here's a Valentine's Day lunch menu that has something for everyone in your family.

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Throw a Heart-Healthy Valentine's Day Party

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Throw a Heart-Healthy Valentine's Day Party

Want to have fun this Valentine's Day without overindulging? Here are some ideas for a heart-healthy party.

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5 Ways to Green Up Your School

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5 Ways to Green Up Your School

Want to get your child started down the road to a greener school? Here are the top 5 things kids can do to help green up their schools.

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Throw a Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Party

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Throw a Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Party

A cookie decorating party is a fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day.

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How to Write a Letter to a Politician

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How to Write a Letter to a Politician

Here's a quick guide that will walk your preteen through writing a letter to your local politician.

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Election Countdown

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Election Countdown

If you're experiencing information overload, stumped on what these candidates are really saying about education, or just want to be better prepared for November 4th, we've got you covered.

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Candidates' Education Advisers Square Off in Policy Debate

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Candidates' Education Advisers Square Off in Policy Debate

Here's what McCain and Obama's education advisers are saying about the major issues affecting America's schools.

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Promoting a Cause Through Social Networking

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Promoting a Cause Through Social Networking

Here's how to help your child make Facebook an effective outlet to promote a worthy cause, and motivate likeminded peers.

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Bring Thanksgiving History to Life!

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Bring Thanksgiving History to Life!

Here are five great ideas to help your child understand the people at the first Thanksgiving and the reasons why they were so thankful.

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Four Great Cranberry Recipes for a Happy Thanksgiving

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Four Great Cranberry Recipes for a Happy Thanksgiving

Here are four cranberry-inspired recipes that you can make with your kids this holiday season.

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Helping First Graders with Homework

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Helping First Graders with Homework

Beginning first graders are sometimes put off by having more homework than they did in kindergarten. Use the following tips to help avoid homework battles.

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