3 ways to help kids learn empathy
Mom blogger Toni Langdon suggests three ways parents can encourage their children to care about others.
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Reading tip: Ask open-ended questions
When reading to a child, ask questions about the story to enhance language, expression, comprehension, critical thinking and memory skills says mom blogger Marissa Kiepert Truong, PhD.
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.
Should You Care About #Kony2012?
Read background and discussions of the viral video documenting an international fugitive accused of enslaving thousands of children.
Surviving the Quizmaster
Question after question. It's a maddening toddler stage. But what developmental stage is this for Mom, asks blogger Kelly Jopson-Brown.
Camp fairs are for kids too
Here's how children can get the most out of visiting a regional camp fair.
Does Your Child Need SAT Help?
How important are courses and tutoring for standardized college aptitude tests?
Scientists: To Stop a Tantrum, Do Nothing
Scientists studying tantrums determined that the quickest way to stop them is to do nothing.
A Teacher's Open House Suggestions
When you visit your child's classroom, keep in mind that the teacher might be nervous and isn't there to defend school board policies.
Build Positive School Relationships
Strong family-school relationships improve a child’s chance for success at school. This is especially true for special education.
4 Car Seat Questions & Answers
Car seat transitions should be clear-cut — but often they’re not. Here are answers to frequently asked questions.
Great Homework Help Websites
These online resources can help your child with a paper, science project and many other types of homework.
Do You Understand the Doc?
Specialists treating kids with special needs can be difficult to understand. These tips can help improve communications.