5 tips for encouraging reluctant readers (and common mistakes to avoid)
Not all kids enjoying reading as much as their parents might like. Here are some ways to draw your reluctant reader into a good book.
3rd grade writing
鈥淢ore鈥� is the word to describe your child鈥檚 writing this year: more research, more detail, and more facility with language.
1st grade writing
First graders learn how to organize and present their thoughts in writing 鈥� resulting in full paragraphs with introductions, details, and conclusions by the end of the year.
Kindergarten writing
Writing goes from zero to 60 in kindergarten, from tracing the ABCs and culminating in higher-level thinking skills like forming, organizing, and expressing complete sentences.
Bright ideas from our readers: real-life math activities
Our readers share tips on how to teach their children real-life math skills.
Erica Reischer on "I'm bad at math!"
Instead of focusing on whether they're "good" or "bad" at something, help kids see the value of hard work, says parent coach and psychologist Erica Reischer.
Summer homework: Yes or no?
Pointless busywork or essential academic upkeep? The experts weigh in on the hot debate.
Does homework really work?
Learn what the research shows about homework 鈥� and what that means for your own child's academic efforts and success.
Who says math can't be cool?
Danica McKellar played the ultimate pretty-cool-nice girl. Now she's showing this generation's tween and teen girls that the "whole package" includes being great at math.
Supernanny on "I hate homework!"
The star of America's Supernanny tells parents to use this firm-but-creative approach to make sure your kids do their homework.
6 ways to encourage young writers
Follow these suggestions to encourage your child's budding writing skills.
4 styles of homework resistance
Have school evenings become a brutal battleground? Here's how to transform any type of homework hater into a homework hero.
Homework case study #4: Disorganization disorder
One middle-schooler struggles not with the academics but the assignment itself.
Help your child focus - video
Want to teach your kids to pay attention? Give *them* attention!
Worksheets and activities for winter break
Keep 'em sharp over winter break with these 18 fun, brain-boosting worksheets and activities for grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5.
Deborah Tillman on "I'm bad at math!"
America's Supernanny Deborah Tillman says that when a child is struggling with math 鈥� or any subject 鈥� parents need to step in quickly to help. Here's how.
The K-2 homework survival guide
Help your kids stay on top of their homework assignments with these expert tips.
Homework case study #1: The foot-dragger
Lift up those proverbially dragging feet with these homework hints.
Adele Faber on "I hate homework!"
The famed How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk author offers her expert advice on exactly what to say to a homework-hating child.
Christine Carter: "I hate homework!"
The Raising Happiness author and child development expert explains two surprising things kids need to focus on their homework.
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