Kids do better in school when parents are involved in their academic lives. These early years of schooling are an important time for parents to be informed and supportive about their child's education.

As students grow more independent during middle school, it can be challenging for parents to know how to stay involved. Here are 10 tips.

Even though teens are seeking independence, parental involvement is still an important ingredient for academic achievement.

As practical as they are, backpacks can strain muscles and joints and may cause back pain if they're too heavy or are used incorrectly. Here's how to help kids find the right backpack.

Experts recommend that kids go back to in-person school this year, as long as safety measures are followed.

Whether their kids are just starting kindergarten or entering the final year of high school, there are many good reasons for parents to volunteer at school.

About 6% of all U.S. K-12 students are considered academically gifted. Here are some ways to tell the difference between bright students and gifted students.

Most kids generate a little chaos and disorganization. But if you'd like yours to be more organized and to stay focused on tasks, such as homework, here are 3 steps that make it possible.

The more comfortable you are with placing your child in preschool and the more familiar the setting is for your child, the fewer problems you - and your child - will encounter.

Attending parent–teacher conferences is a great way to help your kids succeed at school. Here's what to do before, during, and after the meeting.

Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to make sure that kids and teens get a sports physical.

Enrolling your little one in preschool can be a time filled with many questions. Find out how to establish an open, clear channel of communication with your child's preschool teacher.

Kids are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in homework - here are ways to help.

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person. Here are some suggestions on what to do if online bullying has become part of your child's life.

With cliques prevalent in middle and high school, most kids encounter them at some point. Here's how parents can help kids maintain confidence and self-respect while negotiating cliques.

Unfortunately, bullying is a common part of childhood. But parents can help kids cope with it and lessen its lasting impact.

Whether bullying is physical or verbal, if it's not stopped it can lead to more aggressive antisocial behavior - and interfere with a child's success in school and ability to form and sustain friendships.

A home filled with reading material is a good way to help kids become enthusiastic readers. Here are some ideas.

Finding time to read is important to developing literacy skills. And there are many easy and convenient ways to make reading a part of every day.

For many kids, reading doesn't come easily. But these simple steps can help them become eager readers.

Help your kids keep their reading skills strong so they're ready for school.

This general outline describes the milestones on the road to reading and the ages at which most kids reach them.

From kindergarten through third grade, kids' ability to read will grow by leaps and bounds. Although teachers provide lots of help, parents continue to play a role in a child's reading life.

Reading aloud to your preschooler is a great way to encourage learning development and to help prepare your child for independent reading down the line.

ADHD is a common medical condition that can affect kids at school, at home, and in friendships. This article is for parents who want to learn more about ADHD and how to help kids get the best diagnosis and care.

Kids with APD can't understand what they hear in the same way other kids do. That's because their ears and brain don't fully coordinate. But early diagnosis and a variety of strategies can help them.

As practical as they are, backpacks can strain muscles and joints and may cause back pain if they're too heavy or are used incorrectly. Here's how to help kids find the right backpack.

With preparation and education, a child with a food allergy can stay safe at school.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Asthma flare-ups are the main reason kids with asthma miss school. But well-managed asthma is far less likely to result in a sick day.

When kids with diabetes attend school, parents should discuss the condition with teachers, school staff, and coaches. Here are some tips on what to cover.

School-based health centers provide a range of services to meet kids' and teens' health care needs. Centers usually are inside a school building or right next door.

Preschoolers sleep about 10 to 13 hours during each 24-hour period, and it's important to help them develop good habits for getting to sleep.

Teens need about 8–10 hours of sleep a night, but many don't get it. Keeping these tips in mind can help your teen get a good night’s sleep.

Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to make sure that kids and teens get a sports physical.

Before kids or teens hit "enter," make sure they know the rules when it comes to oversharing, teasing, posting personal info, and other online don'ts.

Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it hard to learn to read and understand written language. Even kids with average or above-average intelligence can have dyslexia.

If your kids come in from school and head straight for the kitchen for something to eat, here's how to make sure they still have room for a healthy dinner.

Even if you eat a healthy morning meal every day, it can be tough to get kids fueled up. Here's how to make breakfast more appealing.

All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who play on a sports team or work out?

With preparation and education, a child with a food allergy can stay safe at school.

Packing school lunches are a chance to steer kids toward good nutrition. Here are ideas for some fun and easy lunchbox options.

Healthy and well-timed snacks can help fill in nutritional gaps for preschoolers. But how do you turn yours into a smart snacker?

Fevers happen when the body's internal "thermostat" raises the body temperature above normal. This is often the body's way of fighting infections.

Fevers are usually not cause for alarm - they're the body's way of fighting infection. Here's what to do if your child has a fever.

All kids get a fever from time to time. Here's how to take your child's temperature, safely and accurately.

It can be hard to know if kids are well enough to go to school or childcare. Here are some guidelines.