education

Children's School & Education

How the arts benefit your child academically

STEM -- science, technology, engineering and math -- has been a buzzword in education for several years. Education leaders and...

School Age Kids

School registration leaves parents in a frenzy

Today’s parents actively seek out the best educational opportunities in their areas and often do whatever it takes to secure a...

Children's School & Education

Should my kids be counting on their fingers?

Plenty of children learn to count by using their fingers (let’s be honest – a lot of adults still use finger counting on a daily...

Children's School & Education

Character education for parents

The pressure to raise kids of solid character can often cause parents to overlook their own behavior. But, it’s pretty difficult...

Children's School & Education

7 Signs your child needs help in school

If your child is falling behind in school, you may be the last one to know about it. Your child might be too embarrassed or ashamed...

Teen School & Education

Teens & makeup: What's OK for school?

Though many young teens wear makeup on special occasions, your daughter may want to start experimenting and wearing makeup every day...

Children's School & Education

Tips for a stress-free back to school season

Want back to school to be a calmer experience this year than last? We've come up with plenty of ways to take stress out of the...

School Supplies

When to use electronics for learning

Kids these days spend a tremendous amount of time with cell phones, video games, televisions, computers and other tech gadgets....

Family Activities

Things your kids can learn at the farmers market

Taking yours kids to the farmers market can be a fun outing -- but that’s not all! It can also be a fabulous learning experience...

Children's School & Education

Back to school shopping tips for moms

If the back to school displays seem less like a siren call and more like a blaring alarm, you may be suffering from shopper's...

Children's School & Education

12 must-do rules for back to school

Some parents wait to the last minute to get everything in order for the new school year, but it doesn't have to be that way! Here...

Celebrity Gossip

Matt Damon rips reporter a new one

Matt Damon gave teachers everywhere a huge boost when he schooled a reporter on just how important educators are.

Super Moms Guide: School & Learning

The benefits of developing early reading skills

Helping your child learn to read at an early age can offer innumerable benefits. Educators and parents alike reveal the benefits of...

Super Moms Guide: School & Learning

Tips for working with your child's learning center

As a parent, you want your child to have the best learning experience possible, but sometimes, kids need a little extra help. Use...

Super Moms Guide: School & Learning

Moms share: Favorite reading tips for kids

Curling up with your kids and a few good books is beneficial for many reasons: It's great bonding time for you and your family, and...

New Products & Reviews

Kindle launches textbook rentals

Last week, Amazon.com launched its hottest new e-book product with its Kindle textbook rental service -- college students can now...

Teen School & Education

Should you encourage your teenager to go to art school?

“Mom, I decided I want to go to art school.” The words hang in the air. Sure, you’ve encouraged your child’s artistic and...

Age by Age

Game sites your kids will love (but actually help them with math)

Is asking your youngster to study math like asking him to eat Brussels sprouts? Then there's no need to let him in on the secret...

Teen Health & Wellness

Understanding your teen’s nutritional needs

Alarming news reports about the skyrocketing rates of childhood obesity and associated diseases are popping up everywhere, but...

Monday Mom Challenge

Monday Mom challenge: Is it time for you to switch careers?

If you are one of the many moms who have a second job outside the home, you likely have thought long and hard about work-life...