Reading

Check out some of our favorite books for kindergartners and school-age kids.

...Moms of kindergartners and first-graders, I'm going to warn you: Learning to read is the 5-year... much whether your child learns to read at the beginning of kindergarten or the end of first grade...," says Jan Burkins, Ed.D., coauthor of Preventing Misguided Reading and founder of Literacyhead.com, a...

Books aren't just for eating anymore. Reading is fun, and exposure to books helps kids do better in school. Here are some favorites to help you build your library.

This summer, transform your reluctant reader into a book lover.

Check out some of our favorite books for preschoolers.

Check out some of our favorite books for toddlers.

Raise a book lover with our quick tips and book recommendations for reading with preschoolers.

School is very important, but it's not the only setting where your children can learn. Read our seven suggestions for firing up your children's minds to learn beyond the school walls.

How educators are making learning to read easier and more fun.

Surround your children with love, happiness, and encouragement so they have the confidence to reach goals.

Quick, delicious meals to make on nights when you're crazy-busy.

Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.

Design a space that works well for schoolwork and keeps your kid on track all year.

Today's classrooms are geared toward girls, and it's easy for boys to get discouraged at an early age.

Reading together not only creates a perfect excuse for snuggle time, it boosts your child's imagination and critical thinking skills. Check out these stories recommended by the Quicklists Consulting Committee, a subset of the American Library Association, as perfectly age-appropriate for promoting your little one's emotional and language development.

The smart parent's guide to coping with your kid's fits.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified important milestones for babies ages 1 month through 3 months. We've included fun and easy ways to help your newborn reach these key developmental markers, plus helpful information new parents should know.

These gorgeous birthday cakes are a snap to make using your favorite cake mix and simple white icing.

Want your kid to pitch in around the house? Our creative chore charts help get the job done.

From Webkinz to e-mail and homework that requires Internet research, kids today live in a wired world. Teach them how to use the Web wisely.

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

Many kids go through an "I hate school" phase. Find out how to get your student out of her funk.

Find out which of these storage units can easily transition as your child grows