Help Your Kids Make Friends at Camp
Don't worry. Your child will make friends at summer camp. Most camps have trained counselors who facilitate friendships especially among children who may be introverted or have special needs.
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Parenting a Perfectionist
Help your young perfectionist recognize the value of mistakes and learn to appreciate the process more than the outcome.
Worries -- and what we can affect
If we're too obvious in our concerns about risky behaviors such as drugs, sex or violence, we signal a lack of confidence that our kids can handle challenges. obvious in our concerns, we signal a lack of confidence that our kids can handle challenges.
Foster care: an adoption option
Foster parents eventually adopt an estimated 50%-60% of children in their care. While avoiding the expense of conventional adoption, there are pitfalls to foster adoption.
Are you a homework helper?
Four area tutors suggest ways parents can be their kids' study buddies. Their tips include reading to, and later along with, your children.
Food for thought
Reviews of The Onion's Great Escape by Sara Fanilli and A World of Food: Discover Magic Lands Made of Things You Can Eat by Carl Warner.
Why Kids Say They Love Camp
Friends, challenges, science experiments, acceptance, the food, the freedom to be themselves — that's why kids love camp!
Special Parties for Special Needs
Careful organization, extra help and sometimes the expertise of an entertainer or party provider can make your child's birthday a happy one.
Projects Challenge Bright Kids
Teachers use global issues, technology and creative expression to engage exceptionally bright children.
Camps Nourish Healthy Habits
Exercise, nutritious meals and outdoor fun are just the start of positive practices.
Is Your Child Bored with School?
These tips can help kids stay interested in academics.
Is Your Child Gifted?
Here's how parents can recognize and help their schools to appropriately challenge exceptionally talented kids.
5 Special Needs Vacation Ideas
When planning a vacation with a child who has special needs, begin months ahead and be prepared for false starts. These ideas can help.
A New Special Needs IDEA: Inform, Document, Enjoy and Accept
For parents of kids with special needs, IDEA spells 4 keys to success.
Ability Grouping: Beyond Labels
Schools districts are using a variety of grouping strategies, within and between classes, to improve student performance.
Religious Schools Retool
Technology, courses and training are changing amid economic challenges.
Do You Understand the Doc?
Specialists treating kids with special needs can be difficult to understand. These tips can help improve communications.
A Partnership Plan Can Organize Household Chores
Before baby is born, creating a Partnership Plan can help any couple organize and divide household chores once the blessed event occurs.
Tips for a Great Birthday Bash
Here’s what party professionals say works best, by age level.
Camps Address Kids' Emotional Needs
Specialized camps offer fun and support to kids with emotional challenges, including grief, military service and HIV/AIDS.