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| From the nervous jitters of that very first day of school, to the anxiety of changing schools, to heading off to college, students face some pretty unnerving adjustments throughout their academic career. Help ease your child through these transitions with expert advice and useful tips. |
Kindergarten Readiness
Ensure your child is ready for kindergarten. Review the readiness skills
that various education experts cite as important predictors of kindergarten
success.
New School Blues
Help your children adjust
after a family move with advice on how you can alleviate their anxiety and
help them make new friends.
School Transitions
Moving from preschool to
elementary school, elementary to middle school, or middle to high school—these
changes can be difficult for some children. What can you do to make it easier?
We have some ideas.
Life After High School
Is your child ready for college? How do you know? If your child is going
to college, how can you help prepare her for this big step in life? Maybe
college isn't right for your child. What are the alternatives? Find out in our
Life After High School series.
| Your child's health and safety are always important. From the safety of your child's school to the importance of regular checkups, these articles answer your questions to help you provide a healthy and happy school year for your student. |
School Safety
Take this school safety quiz
to determine if your child's school is taking the basic steps to assure a safe
learning environment for your children.
Brain Power Tips
Helpful advice—from studying
tips and good nutrition—to encourage your child's learning.
The Importance of Regular Checkups
Are regular pediatric
checkups necessary? This article addresses the issue with a series of
frequently asked questions and expert advice.
After-School Care
Keep your kids safe, happy,
and occupied with quality after-school care.
| Effective communication with teachers is essential to ensure your child becomes a successful student. Help your child's teachers develop a love of learning in your child. |
Making Parent–Teacher Conferences work for your child
You and your child's teachers
are a team. Find out what you can do to prepare for conferences to ensure your
team works together to help your child be the best student he or she can be.
Help your Children Get the Most Out of Homework
Children who spend time on
regularly assigned homework do better in school and become better learners.
Help your children develop good study habits and attitudes to become lifelong
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