Saving for College
Here’s how to get started and involve children in the process.
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One-Stop Pediatric Care
Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.
Tools to Build Kids' Self-Advocacy Skills
What parents can do to guide students with special needs to know how to ask for support when needed
Mentors at Camp
Camp counselors can serve as valuable role models for young campers in these four ways.
Fitness Tech
Expert insights into whether smartphone apps and wearable fitness trackers help improve physical fitness
Maintenance: when will my life begin?
When I was obese, I daydreamed about being thin. I thought about all the ways my life would change. I'd wear stylish clothes. I'd never gain the weight back. I'd rub it in the face of everyone that ever doubted…
Fun Summer Learning Ideas
To prevent brain drain, create specific summer learning goals. If your child’s schedule allows it, set aside a specific day of the week as a learning day.
STAND UP FOR YOURSELF! (without stepping on others)
Here’s how to speak up assertively and successfully when you find yourself too often putting aside your own interests.
Kidworth: Teaching Savings in Action
Mom blogger Julie Meyers Pron recommends the website Kidworth as a way to encourage saving.
Big Personality, Big Hopes
Mom blogger Kelly Jopson-Brown reflects on her hopes and role in nurturing her daughter's "big personality."
Build Positive School Relationships
Strong family-school relationships improve a child’s chance for success at school. This is especially true for special education.
Choosing Toys for Special Needs
Here's how to choose gifts that promote lifelong motor, language, cognitive and social skills.
Are You Ready for an IEP Update?
The beginning of the school year is a good time for a review of your child's IEP. You can establish goals for the school year and meet new members of your child’s education team.