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.

I Tried Bento Box Lunches for My Kids. It Didn’t Go as I Planned.

I Tried Bento Box Lunches for My Kids. It Didn’t Go as I Planned.

Why one mom is letting go of the pressure and embracing what works for our family.

Lindsay Karp

3 Questions to Ask at a Parent-Teacher Conference

3 Questions to Ask at a Parent-Teacher Conference

Questions to ask at a parent-teacher conference and how to make the most of the time you get with your child's teacher.

Kristen Miller

Does It Matter What Your Child Reads? You Might Be Surprised

Does It Matter What Your Child Reads? You Might Be Surprised

How to embrace different forms of reading to instill a love of books in your child.

Dr. Victoria Waller

5 Tips for Parents to Help Their Child Prep for Exams

5 Tips for Parents to Help Their Child Prep for Exams

How parents can strive to create a supportive environment, encouraging both preparedness and emotional well-being.

John Bianchette

How to Prevent Bullying - A Parent's Guide

How to Prevent Bullying - A Parent's Guide

What you can do as a parent to identify the signs of bullying and support your kids

Becky Ward

The Power of Questions for Persuasive Parenting

The Power of Questions for Persuasive Parenting

three main reasons why questions are so key for the persuasion process as parents.

Michael McQueen

How to Help Your Child Overcome Their Fear of Math

How to Help Your Child Overcome Their Fear of Math

Five tips to reduce anxiety and set children up for a lifelong appreciation of math.

John Bianchette

5 Keys to a Win-Win Relationship with Your Child’s Teacher

5 Keys to a Win-Win Relationship with Your Child’s Teacher

How to be your child’s advocate and your teacher’s ally—so they both have a fantastic school year

Spencer Russell

10 Tips for Organizing for the New School Year

10 Tips for Organizing for the New School Year

Dr. Regina Lark

How to Avoid Back-to-School Hysteria

How to Avoid Back-to-School Hysteria

Prepare your kids — and yourself — for the new school year with these expert tips.

Dr. Victoria Waller

Back-to-School: Autism in the Classroom

Back-to-School: Autism in the Classroom

VP of Autism Speaks shares strategies for a successful school year

Lindsay Naeder, MSW

Homework Without Tears: 10 Tips for Parents

Homework Without Tears: 10 Tips for Parents

10 tips for parents this back-to-school season. How to prepare and do homework so it’s pain-free for kids and parents alike.

John Bianchette

Back-to-School Anxiety? How to Help Kids This Time of Year

Back-to-School Anxiety? How to Help Kids This Time of Year

Author and Neuroscientist shares five actionable steps to help your kids work through their anxiety and get ready for back to school.

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Easy, Personalized Teacher Gifts That Let Kids Show Their Appreciation in an Adorable Way

Easy, Personalized Teacher Gifts That Let Kids Show Their Appreciation in an Adorable Way

Today's Parent

Easy Activity: Magic Potions for Kids

Easy Activity: Magic Potions for Kids

Keeping little ones busy indoors is easy with these magic potions for kids. They're fun, colorful and creative projects for the kitchen table.

Megan Sweeney

5 Best Walmart Twin Mattress Options for Kids and Guest Beds

5 Best Walmart Twin Mattress Options for Kids and Guest Beds

We found the best Walmart twin mattress options for every style of kid, sleeper and guest bedroom.

Bryce Gruber

Work from home and make your own schedule? Read this.

Work from home and make your own schedule? Read this.

Work from home and make your own schedule? How to balance career with family and leisure time

Jasmine Silver

What is Waldorf education?

What is Waldorf education?

With its emphasis on storytelling, imagination and nature, could Waldorf be right for your little one?

Brianna Bell

6 Children's Books About Race to Start the Conversation

6 Children's Books About Race to Start the Conversation

Consider swapping out your usual stories for these children's books about race to help expand your child's mind and understanding of the world.

Megan Sweeney

What is Montessori and how will it benefit your child?

What is Montessori and how will it benefit your child?

More than just play-based learning, discover the history, philosophy and the woman behind the Montessori method.

Valery Brown