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.

If your child has special needs in the classroom, he or she may be eligible for a government-supported learning plan.

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.

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.

Helping to prepare your teen for life after high school is one of the most important tasks you will have as a parent.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Which vaccines does your child need and when? Use this immunization schedule as a handy reference.

Some kids may be eligible for individualized education programs in public schools, free of charge. Understanding how to access these services can help you be an effective advocate for your child.

Learn how to help kids get back into the swing of being at home and going to school.

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.

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Even with great PC skills, kids still need to learn how to write by hand. Learn how to encourage good penmanship and help your child become a better communicator.

Take the target off your kid's back with these smart tips.

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.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Hear what kids say about being bullied, and how they handle it.

As terrible and frightening as incidents of school violence are, they are rare. But it's natural for kids to worry. Here's how to help them deal with these fears.

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.

Teaching tolerance is important - the differences that come from living in a melting pot enrich our culture, bringing new ideas and energy. And people who are open to differences have more opportunities in education, business, and so many other ways.

Hear from teens who've been bullied - and what they did about it.

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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.

Books make great gifts for kids. Here's how to pick one to fit a child's interests, maturity, and reading level.

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

Take a quick poll to let us know how often you read to your child.

Kids' reading skills don't have to grow cold once school's out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun.

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

Regardless of your child's age or reading level, almost every community has programs and resources that are helpful.

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.

Tips and advice on helping kids and teens with classwork and problems at school.

If your child has special needs in the classroom, he or she may be eligible for a government-supported learning plan.

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 process what they hear as other kids do, because their ears and brain don't fully coordinate. But early diagnosis and therapy can improve their hearing skills.

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.

When your child has a serious or chronic illness, it's hard to think beyond the next treatment. But with planning and communication, you can help your child balance treatment and academics.

Find out what the experts have to say.

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

Find out what the experts have to say.

Some kids may be eligible for individualized education programs in public schools, free of charge. Understanding how to access these services can help you be an effective advocate for your child.

Some kids have too much to do and not enough time to do it. Is your child too busy?

Learn how to help kids get back into the swing of being at home and going to school.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Take a quick poll to let us know how often you read to your child.

How do you feel about the screen time habits of your children? Take our poll.

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 11 to 12 hours during each 24-hour period, and it's important to help them develop good habits for getting to sleep.

Does your teen have trouble falling asleep at night? Is he or she sleepy during the day? Find out if it's just a normal part of adolescence, or if something else is to blame.

Kids with special needs may quality for services to help with learning. Here is a guide to getting the help your child needs.

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.

Teens talk about what stresses them out and how they cope.

Encouraging hand washing is the best way parents can help keep kids and teens healthy during the school year, school nurses say.

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.

What kids drink can drastically affect the amount of calories consumed, as well as the amount of calcium needed to build strong bones.

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.