Articles Page 5 | Education.com

Physical Milestones: Kindergarten

Article

Physical Milestones: Kindergarten

Here's a breakdown of what a kindergartener should be able to do physically, so you can keep your child on track:

Kindergarten

Article

Taking the Angst Out of Analogies

Article

Taking the Angst Out of Analogies

Analogies don't have to be a headache. Especially if you introduce them early and make them fun!

Article

7th and 8th Grade Writing: What to Expect

Article

7th and 8th Grade Writing: What to Expect

Is your seventh or eighth grader engaged in an ongoing battle with the written word? Here's what you can do to help.

Article

How to Be a Summertime "Funologist"

Article

How to Be a Summertime "Funologist"

Having trouble cutting loose when summer vacation rolls around? Here are parenting tips on how to become an expert "funologist."

Article

From Stay-at-Home Parent to Working Professional

Article

From Stay-at-Home Parent to Working Professional

This article prepares parents to get back on the job market after being a stay-at-home parent.

Article

Pull the Plug! Single Mom Says Cut Off Your Kids' Internet Access

Article

Pull the Plug! Single Mom Says Cut Off Your Kids' Internet Access

A stranger has sent instant messages filled with sexual innuendo to your 13-year-old daughter. What should you do? For single-mother of four, Angela Thomas, the answer was cut and dry.

Article

What to Do When Your Child Starts Swearing

Article

What to Do When Your Child Starts Swearing

You would never wash your child's mouth out with soap, but you wouldn't mind if he cleaned up his act. How to deal with a potty mouth.

Article

Stopping a Tantrum

Article

Stopping a Tantrum

Even the most even-tempered little kid can have the occasional meltdown. Here's what parents can do to soothe tantrums.

Article

What You Need to Know About the HPV Vaccine

Article

What You Need to Know About the HPV Vaccine

Got a daughter between the ages of 9 and 26? Tell her to roll up her sleeve; there's a new vaccine in town, and it's only for girls.

Article

Helping Your Wallflower Blossom

Article

Helping Your Wallflower Blossom

The only thing more painful than not getting asked to prom? Watching your daughter sit home dateless when she'd rather be the belle of the ball.

Article

Math at Home

Article

Math at Home

At first glance, early math instruction looks like easy kids' stuff. But for a child things are quite different, here's how to help.

Article

8th Grade Social Studies: What to Expect

Article

8th Grade Social Studies: What to Expect

Wondering about your child's eighth grade curriculum? Here's what to expect from her social studies classes.

Article

Teaching Your Child to Be Ethical

Article

Teaching Your Child to Be Ethical

There will come a time when your child will lie or cheat. He's only human. Parents must set up a system of values, and then enforce those values every day.

Article

Teaching Your Child to Swim

Article

Teaching Your Child to Swim

There's an ocean of reasons why kids should learn how to swim while they're young. A guide to getting your little one pool-ready.

Preschool

Article

Achoo! Allergy-Proofing Your Home

Article

Achoo! Allergy-Proofing Your Home

If your family is affected by allergies, you probably dread Spring. If you're ready to say good-bye to itchy eyes and runny noses, read on.

Article

Pool Season! Keep Your Child Safe by the Water

Article

Pool Season! Keep Your Child Safe by the Water

While the pool or beach can be buckets of fun, you should review some simple water safety rules with your child before going swimming.

Article

Navigating Youth Sports

Article

Navigating Youth Sports

Where do sports fit in when it comes to education? Here are some parenting tips about how to manage team time, and help your child find a love of sports.

Article

Don't Procrastinate! Teach Your Child Time Management

Article

Don't Procrastinate! Teach Your Child Time Management

Teach my child to manage his time? I can’t even manage my own! Sound familiar? While teaching your child this important skill, you may help yourself as well.

Article

Cool Birthday Party Favors

Article

Cool Birthday Party Favors

The party favor has gotten big. Really big. Why not scrap a big bag of plastic toys for a smaller, cooler favor that won't get thrown away.

Article

Nobody Likes Me: Helping Children Make Friends

Article

Nobody Likes Me: Helping Children Make Friends

You want to protect your child and you want to ensure that he has plenty of friends. Here are some tools he needs to be social and to be a good friend.

Article

Giving Thanks: Teach Your Child the Gift of Gratitude

Article

Giving Thanks: Teach Your Child the Gift of Gratitude

Having trouble teaching your child to say "thank you" without a reminder? Here are a few tips to get going.

Article

Does Your Child Rush Through Assignments? Here's Help!

Article

Does Your Child Rush Through Assignments? Here's Help!

Poor quality work is a problem at any age, but the primary grades are where habits (good or bad) are formed. What can parents do to help?

Article

Mine, Mine, Mine! What if Your Child Doesn't Share?

Article

Mine, Mine, Mine! What if Your Child Doesn't Share?

Has your child been bitten by the "mine" monster? Here are expert parenting tips on how to teach sharing.

Article

Dealing with Separation Anxiety

Article

Dealing with Separation Anxiety

From his first step to his first sentence, you've been championing your son's growth and development. Now it's time to pass the torch to his preschool teacher.

Preschool

Article

The Hidden Joys of Parenthood

Article

The Hidden Joys of Parenthood

The time to embrace the hidden joys of parenthood is now. Here are some parenting tips to get you started

Article

Articles

Log In

But first, we have to verify your age!

That's okay!

Are you 13 or older? Click here

Create Account

Forgot your password?

Reset Password Email Sent

Set/Reset Password

Tell us about yourself

I am a:

I'm interested in grades:

School name:

School Information (optional)