Kids

School-age

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids.

These kids picked their own back-to-school outfits and they're ADORABLE!

These kids picked their own back-to-school outfits and they're ADORABLE!

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A day in the life of an elementary teacher

A day in the life of an elementary teacher

Pushy parents, tattling kids and insufficient prep time—they’re all in a day’s work for this grade one teacher.

Anonymous

Printable school supplies checklist

Printable school supplies checklist

Backpack? Check. Cute bento box? Check. Indoor shoes? Check. Print out this school supplies list to make sure your kid is ready for September!

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How to calm first day of kindergarten fears—and make drop-off easier

How to calm first day of kindergarten fears—and make drop-off easier

Both you and your preschooler are probably feeling anxious about the first day of kindergarten. These tips can help make the transition to school easier.

Christine Fischer Guy

What your kid needs to know before starting kindergarten

What your kid needs to know before starting kindergarten

Does your kid need to know how to write before she starts kindergarten? And what about MATH? Here is exactly what your preschooler needs to know.

Lisa van de Geyn

20 secrets of kindergarten teachers

20 secrets of kindergarten teachers

We spoke to the country’s best kindergarten teachers to find out the most effective tactics and strategies they use to manage behaviour.

Kara Aaserud

What school supplies your kid needs for kindergarten

What school supplies your kid needs for kindergarten

Just like your little one, the list of school supplies necessary for kindergarten is quite short.

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How to rebuild your child’s self-esteem after bullying

How to rebuild your child’s self-esteem after bullying

When your kid’s self-esteem is being worn down by bullying, experts recommend taking these steps to improve their confidence and self-worth.

Antonia Mcguire

8 tips for cooking with kids

8 tips for cooking with kids

Cooking can help kids develop essential learning and motor skills. Here are some tips to get them started.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Hot picks: Books for early readers

Hot picks: Books for early readers

Make summer reading fun again with these awesome books for early readers. Plus, check back in every week for a new reading challenge to try with your kid!

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Fear factor: How to help a risk-averse kid

Fear factor: How to help a risk-averse kid

Is your kid too timid to ride a bike or go for a swim? There’s such a thing as being too cautious.

Bryan Borzykowski

5 fun summer math games

5 fun summer math games

Avoid the summer slide with these games that are so fun, the kids won’t even realize they’re learning.

Bonnie Schiedel

How to keep your kid hydrated this summer

How to keep your kid hydrated this summer

Dehydration can put a damper on hot summer days. Here’s how to recognize the signs of dehydration in kids.

Claire Gagne

Why the practice of mindfulness is so important for children

Why the practice of mindfulness is so important for children

Do you have an anxious child? We spoke with mindfulness expert Trina Markusson about how the practice of mindfulness can help kids cope with stress.

Kelsey Miki

Ask Dr. Dina: How can my kid prevent bedwetting at camp?

Ask Dr. Dina: How can my kid prevent bedwetting at camp?

Is your child scared of wetting the bed at camp this summer? Dr. Dina Kulik suggests strategies to try before he leaves to help prevent bedwetting.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why teachers hate fidget toys

Why teachers hate fidget toys

Fidget toys are promoted as a way to get help kids with ADHD focus, but when half the kids in class are playing with them, is anyone paying attention?

Jessica Leeder

Does your child have dyscalculia—a math learning disability?

Does your child have dyscalculia—a math learning disability?

If your kid struggles in math, there's a chance it's dyscalculia. Here's the 101 on identifying and managing this learning disability.

Claire Gagne

How to handle an overly talkative kid

How to handle an overly talkative kid

Having a talkative kid can get pretty overwhelming. Here are some ways to deal with his chatter while maintaining his self-esteem.

Stacey Stein

Mindfulness for kids: Learning emotional regulation in school

Mindfulness for kids: Learning emotional regulation in school

Lessons in mindfulness are creeping into elementary classrooms, and proponents insist it's making for happier, more focused students.

Lisa van de Geyn

What to do when your kid says she's running away from home

What to do when your kid says she's running away from home

How to keep your cool when your kid says he’s outta here.

Lola Augustine Brown