school and your child

  1. Child Development & Health

    Guide to Valentine's Day treats at school

    By Monica Beyer on Jan 31, 2013
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    Valentine’s Day is a time of love, valentines and treats. For a child with food allergies, it can be upsetting if treats that he...
  2. School Age Kids

    Second semester parent-teacher conference

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jan 21, 2013
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    Once your kids get back into the swing of the school schedule after the holidays, you'll be hearing from the teachers for conference...
  3. School Age Kids

    4 Holiday classroom treats

    By Michelle Maffei on Dec 13, 2012
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    Holidays and sweets go hand-in-hand, but with ideas that are so easy that your kids can pitch in you'll be inspired to whip up a...
  4. Children's School & Education

    The Big Bang Theory 's Mayim Bialik teams up with Texas Instruments

    By Kori Ellis on Oct 8, 2012
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    Actress Mayim Bialik not only plays a scientist on The Big Bang Theory , but she also has a Ph.D. in neuroscience to back it up....
  5. Children's School & Education

    Parent-teacher conference 101

    By Jennifer Chidester on Oct 2, 2012
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    Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect about your child’s education, from his academic progress to how well...
  6. School Age Kids

    Is your kid falling behind already?

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 19, 2012
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    Even though class has just begun, your child could already be falling behind the pack.
  7. School Age Kids

    Teach your child to love math, even if you don't

    By Katie Kavulla on Sep 14, 2012
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    Don't be ashamed to admit it — the last time you did your times-tables without your trusty iPhone calculator was when you were in...
  8. Children's School & Education

    When a teacher doesn't like your child

    By Abbi Perets on Sep 5, 2012
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    Granted, children are not always reliable narrators. So you don't have to panic if your 6-year-old comes home and announces that her...
  9. Studying & Making the Grade

    10 Steps to school year success

    By SheKnows Editors on Aug 22, 2012
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    One of the most important aspects of parenting is ensuring that your child gets a good education. School is a place where your...
  10. School Age Kids

    10 Things moms of kindergarteners need to know

    By Katie Kavulla on Aug 20, 2012
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    Your child is starting kindergarten this fall! Hooray! Right? Beginning kindergarten can be one of the most exciting moments in the...
  11. School Tips for Moms

    Middle school: The awkward years

    By SheKnows Editors on Aug 18, 2012
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    The early teens are just... awkward. It's hard enough going through it yourself, but when you're the parent of a middle-schooler, it...
  12. School Tips for Moms

    How often should your student wash his hands?

    By Elaina Verhoff on Jul 30, 2012
    Back to school season means pencil boxes, binders, glue sticks and markers. It can also mean colds, flu, strep, even MRSA. When...
  13. School Tips for Moms

    Germ patrol: Where germs are lurking in schools

    By Elaina Verhoff on Jul 30, 2012
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    Grab the disinfecting wipes. You'll want to do some serious sanitizing after reading this article. In 2010, scientists from the...
  14. School Tips for Moms

    Simple ways to defend a student's health

    By Elaina Verhoff on Jul 30, 2012
    From the moment a new baby is conceived, it's completely understandable for parents to be concerned – okay maybe a little obsessed –...
  15. Children's School & Education

    Mom, my teacher's having a baby!

    By Jen Klein on Apr 5, 2012
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    It’s an exciting time in every woman’s life: becoming pregnant and preparing to be a mother. This life transition affects more than...
  16. Tweens, Teens & College

    Middle school horror stories

    By Mary Fetzer on Mar 14, 2012
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    Real moms share the horrifying middle school experiences their children have encountered. Brace yourself for some shocking true...
  17. School Tips for Moms

    Become friends with your child's teacher

    By Whitney Coy on Sep 1, 2011
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    You and your child's teacher must work together to ensure your child gets the best education possible, so forging a positive...
  18. School Tips for Moms

    Real moms share: How I'm involved at my child's school

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Sep 1, 2011
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    Volunteering at your child's school is a great way to meet other parents, get to know your child's friends and stay abreast of the...
  19. School Tips for Moms

    What is Box Tops for Education?

    By Whitney Coy on Sep 1, 2011
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    If you're looking for a way to help out your child’s school, start clipping Box Tops for Education. You probably have a ton in your...