Preparing Kids for the 21st-Century
Prominent leaders agree that development of the 4C’s: Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Creativity are necessary to compete in today’s job market.
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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.
Sending Your Child with Special Needs to Camp
With the right preparation, your child with special needs can enjoy day or overnight camp this summer.
How to Talk to Children about Disabilities
Encourage inclusion and acceptance by teaching your child to understand differences
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
Hands-on Learning in Montessori Schools
Instead of worksheets and pencils, Montessori classrooms offer children opportunities to learn through touching and doing.
9 Reasons Teens Should Go to Camp
Summer camp isn't just for younger kids. Find out how a camp experience can benefit your teen.
Parenting a Perfectionist
Help your young perfectionist recognize the value of mistakes and learn to appreciate the process more than the outcome.
Day care teachers want parents to know: 'We're educators!'
A sampling of day care directors and teachers also want parents to encourage their toddlers to be more independent.
Autism Cases Are Up 78% since 2007
The CDC says an estimated 1 in 88 children have autism spectrum disorders, which are nearly five times more common among boys.
Language Camp: World-Class Fun
Summer camp is a great way for kids to gain world language skills, described as "a ticket for future economic prosperity."
Multiplication Tables: A Key Skill
Kids who don't learn their multiplication facts have difficulty with later courses such as algebra. Here's how to help them learn.