Want to help your second-grader eat healthy? Here are some tips that experts suggest. Make mealtime free of distractions to allow your child to focus on eating. This means no TV, smartphones, or other ...

Encourage your third-grader to talk about the math concepts that they are learning at school. Don’t just ask, “How was math today?” Instead, ask them to tell you about something your child learned in ...

Use the “sandwich” technique. Author and consultant Faye de Muyshondt suggests employing this technique when teaching your child how to approach certain conversations, especially when providing ...

Don’t be too quick to store away or discard books that your child enjoyed when they were younger. Plenty of older kids love to revisit their early favorites. Visit the library often with your child.

As summer winds down and children begin a new school year, research shows that families play an important role in children’s reading success. Parents can help their children build on important ...

Incoming first-graders offered advice to students starting first grade this year. Many students said they were nervous on their first day but made friends quickly. Reading, math and making friends ...

Knowing whether or not a child is developmentally on track for literacy is hugely important. Study after study supports early intervention when children are not on track and a critical juncture is ...