Parenting of K-6 Children: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Children's Birthday Cakes
Birthday Cakes for Children's Parties
Birthday Cakes for Children's Parties
Outdoor Fun & Games
Outdoor games and activities for kids' parties, family picnics, and group events.
Outdoor games and activities for kids' parties, family picnics, and group events.
Outdoor Party Games for Kids
These easy outdoor games are competitive, so they are just right when you have favors and prizes to award. They work at family picnics, birthday parties, and other outdoor group events. The best part is you can set them up at a cost of next to nothing! Before you head out, print this list, grab a boom box and some simple supplies, pick up a few prizes, and you're ready to play some great kids' outdoor games.
These easy outdoor games are competitive, so they are just right when you have favors and prizes to award. They work at family picnics, birthday parties, and other outdoor group events. The best part is you can set them up at a cost of next to nothing! Before you head out, print this list, grab a boom box and some simple supplies, pick up a few prizes, and you're ready to play some great kids' outdoor games.
Birthday Party Invitations
Children's party invitations - printable and online.
Children's party invitations - printable and online.
Outdoor Games for Kids
Introduction to kids outdoor games index.
Introduction to kids outdoor games index.
Kids' Birthday Party Games
Kids' birthday party games, crafts, and activities.
Kids' birthday party games, crafts, and activities.
Online Games for Preschool Kid
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best online games for preschoolers.
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best online games for preschoolers.
Charts & Chips
Easy steps to start a behavior modification system with your child.
Easy steps to start a behavior modification system with your child.
Kids' Birthday Party Themes
A Web guide to finding ideas for children's birthday party themes.
A Web guide to finding ideas for children's birthday party themes.
Summer Arts and Crafts
Summer arts and crafts for kids.
Summer arts and crafts for kids.
Make a Vacation Memory Book
Kids of all ages enjoy making their own vacation memory book on special trips with the family. Even young children can glue mementoes and dictate stories for mom or dad to write in their vacation memory book. Older kids may draw or write their experiences on the trip and embellish their journal with postcards and photographs.
Kids of all ages enjoy making their own vacation memory book on special trips with the family. Even young children can glue mementoes and dictate stories for mom or dad to write in their vacation memory book. Older kids may draw or write their experiences on the trip and embellish their journal with postcards and photographs.
Girl's Birthday Slumber Party
Ideas and tips for a girl's slumber party. Slumber party crafts, activities, food, and tips.
Ideas and tips for a girl's slumber party. Slumber party crafts, activities, food, and tips.
Kids' Halloween Party Games
Kids' Halloween party games
Kids' Halloween party games
Coloring Pages for Older Kids
Kids still love to color as they get older. Find advanced coloring pages at these favorite sites.
Kids still love to color as they get older. Find advanced coloring pages at these favorite sites.
Birthday Gift Cards
How to make printable birthday gift enclosure cards using Microsoft Word.
How to make printable birthday gift enclosure cards using Microsoft Word.
Vacation Bible School
Ideas and tips for parents who are helping with vacation Bible school.
Ideas and tips for parents who are helping with vacation Bible school.
The Five-Year-Old at Home
A guide to child development through the years, Part One - your five year old child at home.
A guide to child development through the years, Part One - your five year old child at home.
The Six-Year Old At Home
A guide to child development through the elementary-school years, your six year old child.
A guide to child development through the elementary-school years, your six year old child.
Beijing Olympics Party
The Beijing Olympic Games are an opportunity for a unique family or kid party.
The Beijing Olympic Games are an opportunity for a unique family or kid party.
Child Halloween Parties
Halloween parties for kids, from your About.com Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Halloween parties for kids, from your About.com Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
School Fundraisers
Ideas for school fundraisers for elementary school fundraising.
Ideas for school fundraisers for elementary school fundraising.
Child Discipline Series
Disciplining Children: Series of articles, how to's, and resources from your About Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Disciplining Children: Series of articles, how to's, and resources from your About Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Free Clip Art for Kids School
We do have some favorite free clipart sites where we usually find a cute graphic for a homework or printable project; and so, we share them with you here. These sites should help you safely search for kid-friendly free clipart.
We do have some favorite free clipart sites where we usually find a cute graphic for a homework or printable project; and so, we share them with you here. These sites should help you safely search for kid-friendly free clipart.
Make a Daily Family Schedule
Follow these simple steps to create a daily schedule for your family.
Follow these simple steps to create a daily schedule for your family.
Crafts for Boys
Crafts for Boys - ideas for Scout meetings, Sunday School, or rainy days.
Crafts for Boys - ideas for Scout meetings, Sunday School, or rainy days.
Print and Learn Activities
Print and learn worksheets are easy tools for kids' fun at home, school, and on the road.
Print and learn worksheets are easy tools for kids' fun at home, school, and on the road.
The Seven-Year Old at Home
A guide to child development through the elementary-school years, your seven year old child.
A guide to child development through the elementary-school years, your seven year old child.
Kids' Birthday Party Ideas
Advice and ideas for your child's birthday party.
Advice and ideas for your child's birthday party.
The Five-Year-Old at School
A guide to child development through the years, your five year old child at school - skills to begin kindergarten
A guide to child development through the years, your five year old child at school - skills to begin kindergarten
Travel Games for Kids
Travel games are a must for family travel. Experienced traveling parents know to pack a bag of toys and activities for kids for car trips and air travel boredom. The trick is to keep the bag's contents a surprise! Then, pull out a new activity or surprise along the way to prevent whining and boredom.
Travel games are a must for family travel. Experienced traveling parents know to pack a bag of toys and activities for kids for car trips and air travel boredom. The trick is to keep the bag's contents a surprise! Then, pull out a new activity or surprise along the way to prevent whining and boredom.
The Eight-Year Old At Home
A guide to child development through the years, Part One - your eight year old child at home.
A guide to child development through the years, Part One - your eight year old child at home.
Children's Disruptive Behavior
Strategies to cope with children's disruptive behavior problems, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Strategies to cope with children's disruptive behavior problems, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Sponge Bob Pool Party
Sponge Bob pool party game ideas.
Sponge Bob pool party game ideas.
Ways to Improve Child Behavior
Use these three steps to improve your child's behavior and reduce the frequency and intensity of any child behavior problem.
Use these three steps to improve your child's behavior and reduce the frequency and intensity of any child behavior problem.
Halloween Party Invitations
Kids' Halloween party invitations, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children
Kids' Halloween party invitations, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children
The Nine-Year Old At Home
A guide to child development through the years, Part One - your nine year old child at home.
A guide to child development through the years, Part One - your nine year old child at home.
Devotionals for Kids
Devotionals that apply faith principles to the real world of children are a valuable tool to share and build the faith of their children.
Devotionals that apply faith principles to the real world of children are a valuable tool to share and build the faith of their children.
Intelligence Tests Used in ...
A parents' guide to understanding the IQ test results on the child's psychoeducational assessment.
A parents' guide to understanding the IQ test results on the child's psychoeducational assessment.
The Six-Year Old At School
A guide to child development through the years, your six year old child at school - skills to begin first grade
A guide to child development through the years, your six year old child at school - skills to begin first grade
Kids' Thank You Notes
After holidays and birthdays, take the time to guide your child to write thank you notes for his gifts.
After holidays and birthdays, take the time to guide your child to write thank you notes for his gifts.
Babysitter Checklist
Babysitter checklists are an easy way for parents to give the babysitter critical information that will assure a safe, positive time with your child while you are away.
Babysitter checklists are an easy way for parents to give the babysitter critical information that will assure a safe, positive time with your child while you are away.
Preteens
Preteens - Strategies to help you ease the preteen, and your family, through to a happy adolescence.
Preteens - Strategies to help you ease the preteen, and your family, through to a happy adolescence.
Aggressive Children
Help for parents to change their child's pattern of aggressive behavior, from your About.com Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Help for parents to change their child's pattern of aggressive behavior, from your About.com Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Halloween Party Games for Kids
Halloween party games for kids at home or school.
Halloween party games for kids at home or school.
Kids Outdoor Games - Capture the Flag
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
The Six-Year Old At Play
A guide to child development through the years, your six year old child at play - activities and interests
A guide to child development through the years, your six year old child at play - activities and interests
Kids' Halloween Party Themes
Kids' Halloween party themes and ideas, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Kids' Halloween party themes and ideas, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
How to Stop Whining
Whining has become a habit by the time your child reaches elementary school. Take these steps to stop it.
Whining has become a habit by the time your child reaches elementary school. Take these steps to stop it.
The Big List of Consequences
The purpose of a consequence for misbehavior is for the child to look at the result of their behavior and learn from it. The Big List of Consequences will give you some ideas for consequences for your child.
The purpose of a consequence for misbehavior is for the child to look at the result of their behavior and learn from it. The Big List of Consequences will give you some ideas for consequences for your child.
The Best Kids' Toys
Great toys are played for months and even years. They engage the child's mind and imagination. They have a sturdy and satisfying feel. They are just right for your child's age and stage of development. So, how do you sift through the junk to find great toys?
Great toys are played for months and even years. They engage the child's mind and imagination. They have a sturdy and satisfying feel. They are just right for your child's age and stage of development. So, how do you sift through the junk to find great toys?
Kids Outdoor Games - Sardines
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Quick Discipline Strategies
uick parentting strategies for common discipline dilemmas.
uick parentting strategies for common discipline dilemmas.
Learn to Play Olympic Sports
My kids really get into the Olympic competitions and we watch many hours of Olympic events on these summer days. Watching Olympic water polo made us think, 'That looks fun; wonder how you play?' The Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games might get the kids excited to try some new sports. But, how DO you play water polo? Here's what I found. Have fun!
My kids really get into the Olympic competitions and we watch many hours of Olympic events on these summer days. Watching Olympic water polo made us think, 'That looks fun; wonder how you play?' The Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games might get the kids excited to try some new sports. But, how DO you play water polo? Here's what I found. Have fun!
The Five-Year Old at Play
A guide to child development through the years, your five year old child at play - activities, interests
A guide to child development through the years, your five year old child at play - activities, interests
Writing Activities for Kids
Easy ideas for kids to learn and practice writing at home.
Easy ideas for kids to learn and practice writing at home.
Healthy Lunchbox Suggestions
Here are some helpful tips on making your child's lunch delicious and nutritious from Karin Bilich for americanbaby.com
Here are some helpful tips on making your child's lunch delicious and nutritious from Karin Bilich for americanbaby.com
Kids Outdoor Games - Shadowing
How to play kids games.
How to play kids games.
Kids Outdoor Games - Sneaky Sprinkler
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Is My Child Ready...?
Article and resources for parents who are making the decision about starting their child in kindergarten or early grade retention.
Article and resources for parents who are making the decision about starting their child in kindergarten or early grade retention.
Kids Outdoor Games - Swing the Statue
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Grief and Children
Learn how children at different developmental stages express grief and how you can help them at each stage.
Learn how children at different developmental stages express grief and how you can help them at each stage.
How to Handle a Temper Tantrum
An older child who throws a temper tantrum is letting you know that he needs to learn the boundaries of what he can and cannot do.
An older child who throws a temper tantrum is letting you know that he needs to learn the boundaries of what he can and cannot do.
Beginning Kindergarten
How to make it through your child's transition to kindergarten!
How to make it through your child's transition to kindergarten!
Q&A Coloring Books for Adults
A question and answer about finding advanced-level printable coloring pages for adults.
A question and answer about finding advanced-level printable coloring pages for adults.
Kids Outdoor Games - Chain Hide and Seek
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Beach Games and Play for Kids
Keep the kids busy on your beach vacation with plenty of fun games, toys, crafts, and learning activities. These ideas for beach games and play are easy for parents and fun for kids. Page 1 - Beach Games and Beach Toys
Keep the kids busy on your beach vacation with plenty of fun games, toys, crafts, and learning activities. These ideas for beach games and play are easy for parents and fun for kids. Page 1 - Beach Games and Beach Toys
Kids Outdoor Games - Four Square
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Kids Outdoor Games - Kick the Can
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Summer Arts Crafts for Kids
Cheap and easy summer art projects for kids.
Cheap and easy summer art projects for kids.
Kids Healthy Recipe Collection
In our busy household, quick and easy dishes are a necessity. My goal for this recipe collection is to find recipes that are also nutrient-rich, high fiber, low fat, and low sugar. I've gotten lots of ideas from the great cooks among my family and friends, and share these recipes in the hope that they spark your creativity to achieve a more balanced and healthful diet for your family.
In our busy household, quick and easy dishes are a necessity. My goal for this recipe collection is to find recipes that are also nutrient-rich, high fiber, low fat, and low sugar. I've gotten lots of ideas from the great cooks among my family and friends, and share these recipes in the hope that they spark your creativity to achieve a more balanced and healthful diet for your family.
The Seven-Year Old at School
A guide to child development through the years, your seven year old child at school - skills to begin second grade
A guide to child development through the years, your seven year old child at school - skills to begin second grade
Kids' Party Ideas
Introduction to Kids' Birthday Parties
Introduction to Kids' Birthday Parties
Ideas to Build Phonics Skills
Help your child learn to relate the sounds of spoken language to the letters of the alphabet and word forms. You will find many online, printable, and make-at-home activities to build your child's phonics skills. Electronic toys and board games are also fun ways to build your child's understanding of letter and word sounds.
Help your child learn to relate the sounds of spoken language to the letters of the alphabet and word forms. You will find many online, printable, and make-at-home activities to build your child's phonics skills. Electronic toys and board games are also fun ways to build your child's understanding of letter and word sounds.
How to Handle Children's Lying
What parents can do about children's lying, from Parenting of K-6 Children
What parents can do about children's lying, from Parenting of K-6 Children
Children's Anxiety
Strategies to cope with children's anxiety.
Strategies to cope with children's anxiety.
When Time-Out Doesn't Work
Time-out is one tool in your arsenal of strategies for managing noncompliant behavior. When it's not effective with your defiant child, step back and look at the entire behavior management plan.
Time-out is one tool in your arsenal of strategies for managing noncompliant behavior. When it's not effective with your defiant child, step back and look at the entire behavior management plan.
The Seven-Year Old at Play
A guide to child development through the years, your seven year old child at play - activities and interests
A guide to child development through the years, your seven year old child at play - activities and interests
Give Effective Consequences
The purpose of discipline is to teach self-control and self-discipline. Using effective consequences can break the cycle of non-compliance by your child.
The purpose of discipline is to teach self-control and self-discipline. Using effective consequences can break the cycle of non-compliance by your child.
Kids Outdoor Games - Kickball
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Back to School
Advice for parents to get organized before school starts and survive back to school with sanity and good temper intact.
Advice for parents to get organized before school starts and survive back to school with sanity and good temper intact.
Online Games for Grades K-2
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best online games for early elementary ages.
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best online games for early elementary ages.
Help Your Child Make Friends
You can help your child make and keep friends; but it takes understanding your child's social style, a little behind-the-scenes cultivation of opportunities for making friends, and taking the time to teach good social skills.
You can help your child make and keep friends; but it takes understanding your child's social style, a little behind-the-scenes cultivation of opportunities for making friends, and taking the time to teach good social skills.
Kids Outdoor Games - Horse
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Help Your Child Learn Writing
Children need lots of practice with writing to develop their skills in the elementary years. Parents can help at home with these activities and ideas.
Children need lots of practice with writing to develop their skills in the elementary years. Parents can help at home with these activities and ideas.
Kids Outdoor Games - Red Rover
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Online Games for Kids
Start with these top picks for your child's age to find online games that won't disappoint. Online kids' games top picks from Parenting of K-6 Children.
Start with these top picks for your child's age to find online games that won't disappoint. Online kids' games top picks from Parenting of K-6 Children.
Music and Learning
What parents need to know about the educational benefits of music for children.
What parents need to know about the educational benefits of music for children.
Kids' Halloween Party Recipes
Kids' Halloween party recipes, web links from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Kids' Halloween party recipes, web links from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Why Children Tell Lies
Find out what causes your child's lying problem and how to stop it.
Find out what causes your child's lying problem and how to stop it.
Kids' Halloween Party Costumes
Kids' Halloween costumes, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Kids' Halloween costumes, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Effective Consequences
What parents need to know to gain compliance from children by using effective consequences.
What parents need to know to gain compliance from children by using effective consequences.
Physical Education for Elem...
Do we enhance our child's brain development when we give them opportunities for physical movement learning?
Do we enhance our child's brain development when we give them opportunities for physical movement learning?
The Eight-Year Old At Play
A guide to child development through the years. Part Three - your eight year old child at play: activities and interests
A guide to child development through the years. Part Three - your eight year old child at play: activities and interests
Dogs and Kids - The Family Dog
Buying or adopting a family dog is a huge commitment and responsibility. If you have kids and they want a dog, don't rush into it. Do your research and learn all you can to bring your new dog into the family.
Buying or adopting a family dog is a huge commitment and responsibility. If you have kids and they want a dog, don't rush into it. Do your research and learn all you can to bring your new dog into the family.
Children's Temperament Styles
Assess your child's temperament style and learn ways to help him find acceptance and success at school, from your About.com Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Assess your child's temperament style and learn ways to help him find acceptance and success at school, from your About.com Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
The Eight-Year Old at School
A guide to child development through the years. Part Two - your eight year old child at school: skills to begin third grade
A guide to child development through the years. Part Two - your eight year old child at school: skills to begin third grade
Handling Children's Fears
Advice to help parents handle children's fears.
Advice to help parents handle children's fears.
Kids' Halloween Party Favors
Ideas for making kids' Halloween party favors, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Ideas for making kids' Halloween party favors, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
The Nine-Year Old At Play
A guide to child development through the years. Part Three - your nine year old child at play: activities and interests
A guide to child development through the years. Part Three - your nine year old child at play: activities and interests
Kids Outdoor Games - Red Light Green Light
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to Gain Compliance
How to get your child to do what you ask - the first time.
How to get your child to do what you ask - the first time.
Visual-Spatial Development
Children with high visual-spatial intelligence are the artists among us.
Children with high visual-spatial intelligence are the artists among us.
Halloween Party Decorations
Kids' Halloween party decorations, from your About.com Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Kids' Halloween party decorations, from your About.com Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Christmas Games
Find easy and fun ideas for kids' Christmas games for parties at school, children's groups, and home.
Find easy and fun ideas for kids' Christmas games for parties at school, children's groups, and home.
The Nine-Year Old at School
A guide to child development through the years. Part Two - your nine year old child at school: skills to begin fourth grade
A guide to child development through the years. Part Two - your nine year old child at school: skills to begin fourth grade
Favorite Birthday Party Ideas
See the creative birthday party ideas submitted by our readers.
See the creative birthday party ideas submitted by our readers.
Language Development
What parents can do to enrich children's language development during the elementary years.
What parents can do to enrich children's language development during the elementary years.
My Child Has a Problem
Where to begin when your child has a behavior problem.
Where to begin when your child has a behavior problem.
Manners 101 - Ages 5-7
When children enter school, usually around the age of five, they become more independent. Since you won't be at their side all the time, make sure your child is equipped with the necessary skills for interacting with peers and adults.
When children enter school, usually around the age of five, they become more independent. Since you won't be at their side all the time, make sure your child is equipped with the necessary skills for interacting with peers and adults.
Child Sleep Problem
When your child's sleep patterns cause a definite problem for you or for him, then he has a sleep problem. Advice from guest author, Richard Ferber M.D., author of Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems.
When your child's sleep patterns cause a definite problem for you or for him, then he has a sleep problem. Advice from guest author, Richard Ferber M.D., author of Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems.
Kids' Halloween Crafts
Kids' Halloween crafts, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Kids' Halloween crafts, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Learn to Read
Parents can follow the lead of elementary educators to find at-home activities to help children learn to read.
Parents can follow the lead of elementary educators to find at-home activities to help children learn to read.
Kids Outdoor Games - Hop Scotch
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Back to School Promotions
Check out this year's back-to-school bargains, promotions, and freebies around the web.
Check out this year's back-to-school bargains, promotions, and freebies around the web.
Online Games for Grades 5-6
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best online games for older elementary ages.
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best online games for older elementary ages.
New Ideas for School Fundra...
About Parenting of K-6 Children looks at the latest trends in school fundraising.
About Parenting of K-6 Children looks at the latest trends in school fundraising.
Children's Learning Strengths
Specific ways that parents can recognize and nurture their child's learning strengths.
Specific ways that parents can recognize and nurture their child's learning strengths.
Lying
What parents need to know when their child has a problem with lying, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
What parents need to know when their child has a problem with lying, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Activities to Build Fluency
It is possible to help your child become a more fluent reader. Beginning around first grade, use these teacher-recommended strategies at home to build fluency.
It is possible to help your child become a more fluent reader. Beginning around first grade, use these teacher-recommended strategies at home to build fluency.
Kids' Christmas Parties
Find easy and fun ideas for children's Christmas party projects - ornaments, gifts, giftwrap, and cards. About Parenting of K-6 Children
Find easy and fun ideas for children's Christmas party projects - ornaments, gifts, giftwrap, and cards. About Parenting of K-6 Children
Top 5 Ways to Thank Teachers
Five great ideas to thank your child's teacher for all that she does for your child.
Five great ideas to thank your child's teacher for all that she does for your child.
Kids' Toy and Gift Guide
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best toys and gifts for children categorized by type of toy and age range.
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best toys and gifts for children categorized by type of toy and age range.
Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets
This kid favorite is just as good in the low-fat, oven-baked version. For easy clean-up and maximum crispiness, lay a sheet of foil on a cookie sheet; and, then place a wire rack on top of the foil.
This kid favorite is just as good in the low-fat, oven-baked version. For easy clean-up and maximum crispiness, lay a sheet of foil on a cookie sheet; and, then place a wire rack on top of the foil.
Family Halloween Party
Halloween is the perfect time to throw a party that includes adults, teens, and kids. For your next Halloween bash, include the kids and start a great tradition for your family and friends.
Halloween is the perfect time to throw a party that includes adults, teens, and kids. For your next Halloween bash, include the kids and start a great tradition for your family and friends.
Freebies for Parents and Kids
Parenting Help Freebies
Parenting Help Freebies
Printable Fun for K-6 Kids
Use your computer to print games, paper dolls, and paper models for your child's play.
Use your computer to print games, paper dolls, and paper models for your child's play.
Best Kids' Halloween Costumes
These are my favorite kids' Halloween costumes for an evening, or more, of creative play. Don't have time to trek all over town to find the perfect Halloween costume for your child? Check out this year's best costumes and find where to buy them online!
These are my favorite kids' Halloween costumes for an evening, or more, of creative play. Don't have time to trek all over town to find the perfect Halloween costume for your child? Check out this year's best costumes and find where to buy them online!
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Disruptive Behavior Disorder
Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Disruptive Behavior Disorder
Childhood Bipolar Disorder
Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder
Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder
Shyness
Help for parents of a shy child. Includes web sites and articles plus advice from parents.
Help for parents of a shy child. Includes web sites and articles plus advice from parents.
Attachment Parenting of Older
How to carry the principles of attachment parenting into the school-age years.
How to carry the principles of attachment parenting into the school-age years.
Ideas for a Rainy Summer Day
When your summer plans are cancelled due to rain, use these ideas for rainy day summer fun for the kids.
When your summer plans are cancelled due to rain, use these ideas for rainy day summer fun for the kids.
Family Movie Night
Everyone rents videos for their kids; but family movie nights are special, but simple events that will become a family tradition.
Everyone rents videos for their kids; but family movie nights are special, but simple events that will become a family tradition.
Games for Younger Elementar...
Lots of award winners in this group. Build family bonds and language skills with these games for kids and families.
Lots of award winners in this group. Build family bonds and language skills with these games for kids and families.
Kids Outdoor Games - Flashlight Hide and Seek
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Social Skills
A review of the book Sticks and Stones: 7 ways your child can deal with teasing, conflict, and other hard times, by Scott Cooper.
A review of the book Sticks and Stones: 7 ways your child can deal with teasing, conflict, and other hard times, by Scott Cooper.
Preschool Games
Top Toy Picks - Games for Preschoolers
Top Toy Picks - Games for Preschoolers
Poor Self Image
Help for parents in coping with children's behavior problems related to poor self esteem.
Help for parents in coping with children's behavior problems related to poor self esteem.
Mother's Day Printable Project
Mother's Day gift ideas to make with your children.
Mother's Day gift ideas to make with your children.
Ideas to Build Vocabulary
Make learning new words a fun part of your family routine. Encourage your kids to ask if they don't know or understand a word they see or hear. Other ways to increase vocabulary are to play lots of word games such as Scattergories and Outburst. When you read books aloud that are interesting but a bit above his reading level, you expand his vocabulary and comprehension. Play word games online or make your own with these ideas. Next, find ways to make vocabulary homework more interesting and fun.
Make learning new words a fun part of your family routine. Encourage your kids to ask if they don't know or understand a word they see or hear. Other ways to increase vocabulary are to play lots of word games such as Scattergories and Outburst. When you read books aloud that are interesting but a bit above his reading level, you expand his vocabulary and comprehension. Play word games online or make your own with these ideas. Next, find ways to make vocabulary homework more interesting and fun.
Build Reading Comprehension
The latest research in reading comprehension finds that even beginning readers can learn strategies to improve comprehension. As you practice reading with your children at home, try these comprehension-building strategies.
The latest research in reading comprehension finds that even beginning readers can learn strategies to improve comprehension. As you practice reading with your children at home, try these comprehension-building strategies.
How to Listen to Your Child
The most valuable gift you can give your child is to listen to the little and big things in his life. Begin early so that the lines of communication will be open during the teenage years.
The most valuable gift you can give your child is to listen to the little and big things in his life. Begin early so that the lines of communication will be open during the teenage years.
Board Game Night
Keep a stash of great board games for your family, and you're sure to find a taker when you ask, "Does anyone want to play a game?"
Keep a stash of great board games for your family, and you're sure to find a taker when you ask, "Does anyone want to play a game?"
Kids Outdoor Games - I Spy
How to play kids outdoor games.
How to play kids outdoor games.
Online Coloring - Young Kids
The best online coloring pages for younger children are fill-in pictures. There are many of these, often based on a favorite character, and usually with one to three coloring pages offered. These are our favorites.
The best online coloring pages for younger children are fill-in pictures. There are many of these, often based on a favorite character, and usually with one to three coloring pages offered. These are our favorites.
Arts Crafts Kits for Young...
A good arts and crafts kit for preschool and younger elementary children needs to have clear, simple instructions and easy idea-starters. Since parents often must help younger children with crafts, it helps when the project is one that parents can get into also!
A good arts and crafts kit for preschool and younger elementary children needs to have clear, simple instructions and easy idea-starters. Since parents often must help younger children with crafts, it helps when the project is one that parents can get into also!
Ideas for the At-Home Vacation
Big vacation not in the budget this year? Your family can still have fun!
Big vacation not in the budget this year? Your family can still have fun!
Parenting How Tos
Simple strategies for better family communication and child discipline.
Simple strategies for better family communication and child discipline.
Organize a Homework Center
What you need to get organized at homework time, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children
What you need to get organized at homework time, from your Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children