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Does your child with special needs have an elevator pitch?
Having 2 or 3 sentences that describe their best assets can avoid kids from being defined by their disabilities, says mom blogger Lisa Lightner.
The Many Perks of Manners
Mom blogger Sandra Telep finds herself delighted by her 2-year-old son's polite, positive expressions. They validate talking to children kindly and respectfully
6 Tactics for Homework Motivation
Your approach to homework can make the difference between your child child being apathetic or an eager learner. These strategies can help.
Parents Offer ADHD Advice
On the MetroKids Facebook page and at the support website DailyStrength, we asked parents of kids with ADHD for suggestions to other parents. Here’s what they said.
10 Ways To Ease Homesickness
You can help your summer camper adjust to being away from home.
Break Free of the Binky
When you decide the time's right, here's a strategy to break a toddler's pacifier habit.
5 Ways To Outsmart Your Toddler
To get a toddler to do as you'd like, you often need creative thinking. Try these five tips
Rebels with a Cause
Teen “rebellion” is really establishing an identity. Experts advise parents to remember their own adolescence.
8 Tips for Elementary School Success
How can you most effectively nurture your budding young student? Here are educators’ tips for elementary school success.