Middle School

Discipline isn't punishment, and there's more than one way to correct your child's behavior--without yelling. Here's a tactic for every age.

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... month of school, ask yourself: Does she continue to wake and worry in the middle of the night? Has her... class. She's so nervous that lately she's been waking up in the middle of the night feeling sick to her... feel better about herself and about going back to school? A. Your daughter is entering a phase in her...

Why cliques form at a young age and how to overcome them.

Say goodbye to frantic mornings -- and cranky kids and parents. Good morning to new, simple rituals that help you start the day off right.

Babies start off with a clean slate, so what you choose for your little one reveals more about your personality than theirs.

More and more students are being held back, but experts warn that the risks may outweigh the benefits.

... in their path to success and more challenges in school than the average student. In the classroom, children... succeed in school. Related Features: Not only do the core symptoms create an extraordinary challenge... in school, but 20 to 30 percent of children with ADHD also have a specific learning disability. Most of what...

Mean kids aren't just a middle-school problem. The trouble has trickled to the youngest grades. Learn how to spot it -- and how to protect your child.

You can tell if your toddler will have this reading disability years before he starts school.

Advice for parents on how to talk to teens about sex, from parenting expert Jan Faull, MEd.

It's ironic, but the brightest kids often have the toughest time in school. If you have a gifted child, you'll need to work the system to help him succeed.

Use this important, quick screening index to identify if your child is underweight, overweight, or obese.

Guilt doesn't do you (or your child) any good -- especially when it comes to discipline. Find out how to let it go with these practical and simple expert tips.

Nearly 2 million kids learn in the living room instead of the classroom. Find out why these families decided to homeschool -- and how they make it work.

Everything you need to know to find the right summer program for your child.

If getting your child to do her schoolwork is a daily struggle, we've got easy solutions.

...When you think about the start of another school year, do frantic mornings come to mind? Can you... missed the bus." The start of the school year (or the rest of the year for that matter) doesn't have... to be about frantic mornings. In fact, the school year can run smoothly (most days anyway) with the help...

Learn how to spot the warning signs of this common reading disability.

A behind-the-scenes look at how parents support each other by sharing their struggle.

Find out whether private school or homeschooling might suit your child!

For kids with an attention disorder, completing schoolwork is especially challenging. Find out how you can help.

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