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.
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The Best Part of Waking Up…
Mom blogger Marion Kase's early morning "me time" becomes grounds for frustration.
LET'S MAKE A DEAL
For a child who lacks social skills, a behavior contract needs to be clear and thorough.
Find a Book that Fits Your Child
Parents can help kids find books that match their interests and reading level.
Why Some Boys Don't Like To Read
Boys tend not to be as interested in girls in reading at a young age. What can parents do about it?
New Advice: Vary Study Locations
Students study best if they vary locations and work on more than one subject, experts now say. Delaware Valley educators and parents agree.
How To Find Social Skills Support
Social practice for kids with autism spectrum disorders and other cognitive deficits can be hard to find. Here's where to look.
Help Your Little One To Love Music
It’s easy to encourage a love of music in a young kid. Here are tips from children’s musician Marnie Grey and MetroKids readers.
Help Your Little One Stay Sharp
During the summer, even preschoolers can lose 20% of what they learned
Camp Counselors Learn to Care
From bug bites to bullying, training covers many situations.
Schools Abandon Cursive Writing
Cursive writing is not a required subject in Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania schools, and many districts are dropping it as a subject.
How To Build Writing Skills
You can help your child become a better writer by helping him overcome common writing problems.
Schools Provide Free Study Help
If your child needs study help, check out free and low-cost resources available from school and community groups.
Ballet's the Way to Gain Dance Skills
Dance studio directors say that no matter what dance style interests your child, a ballet foundation will boost basic skills.
Summer Programs Keep Skills Sharp
An array of summer academic programs can close learning gaps, keep skills sharp or give kids a taste of college.
Summer Camps Build Character
At summer camp kids learn values, such as the YMCAs' focus on caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Why Preschool Matters
Finding the best option for your child takes time and research. To get you started, here are answers to some important questions.
Tattling Versus Telling
How can a parent discourage unnecessary tattling, yet encourage a child to "tell" when real harm can be done?
Religious Schools Retool
Technology, courses and training are changing amid economic challenges.
How To Take Great Notes
Taking good notes is a key school survival skill your child will need through high school and beyond.
Counselor Jobs Build Useful Skills
Summer camps continue to seek teens for counselor jobs, which build life skills, foster autonomy and teach responsibility.
Do You Understand the Doc?
Specialists treating kids with special needs can be difficult to understand. These tips can help improve communications.
Overcoming Shyness
With some support and encouragement from parents, shy kids can learn the skills they need to cope with their feelings. Here's how to help.
Boiling Over
When your child frequently loses self-control, it's time to act. Here are tips to help parents and their kids to manage anger.