What Factors Make Preschool Successful? A New Report is Zeroing In

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Policymakers are turning their eyes to preschool as a way to help children get off to a strong start. But what makes those years successful?

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4 Finance Lessons to Squeeze Out of Your Kid’s Lemonade Empire

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Teach financial literacy through the time-honored tradition of the lemonade stand – tricked out and upgraded for the entrepreneur of the next generation.

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My Kid Signed Up For the Science Fair and Learned All About Procrastination

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We knew that this child would not complete this science fair project on his own in a timely manner. Yet we waited and watched.

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Kid Made Recipe: Brunch Bread Bake

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Don't let the name fool you. Not only is this brunch bread bake easy to pull together, it makes a great meal any time of day!

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Picture Books to Gift Graduates of All Ages

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Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, The Places You’ll Go”, published in 1990, has been standard graduation reading for years. But there are plenty of others.

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From Kindergarten to High School – How to Prevent the Summer Slide

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No matter their ages, there are endless creative ways to keep your children’s minds sharp during the summer.

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All of the Non-Tragic Reasons Those Hemingway Baby Shoes Were Never Worn

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Literary lore says that Hemingway once won a bet by writing a story that contained only six words. But how tragic is it really?

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Giving Girls More Hands-On Opportunities To Learn About STEM Can Help Close The Gender Gap

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Although technology is entrenched in our kid’s daily lives, girls continue to lag behind boys in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

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Horseback Riding Can Improve Children's Cognitive Ability

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I knew horseback riding had health and therapeutic benefits, too, but I never suspected that it could expand her learning ability well beyond the sport.

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Kid Made Recipe: Cheesecake Bites

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Smooth and creamy no-bake cheesecake gets a salty/sweet kick from an unexpected pretzel crust! Top them any way you like - we went with assorted berries.

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8 Middle-Grade Mystery Series for Your Kid Detective

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Here are eight excellent modern mystery series that will appeal to your burgeoning detective.

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Kid Made Recipe: Beet Hummus

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Chips and hummus get a snappy springtime update in this tasty, healthy, and fun-to-make snack kids and grown ups alike will love! 

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The Best Lessons of Summer Aren't Found in a Workbook

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There’s a whole lot of learning going on in the summer, more than math facts and vocabulary and spelling.

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Kid Made Recipe: Chai Tea Muffins

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April showers call for afternoon baking projects! Try these groovy chai tea muffins with your junior baker this weekend. Just make sure you get decaf tea!

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How Household Contributions Teach Kids to Care for Others

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Chores teach children something that is less measurable and yet is critical to success in life: how to care.

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10 Books About Libraries to Regale Your Bookworm

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The library is a magical place, full of worlds whose passport is a free library card and good imagination. These 10 books will make you want to pay a visit.

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Differentiating between big and small families

8 Books that Help Kids Understand the Dynamics of Blended Families

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Each day, 1,300 new blended families are formed in the United States. These books can help children of all ages learn to cope with the changes.

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Kid Made Recipe: Peeps Pie

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Spring is here, and that means Peeps! If you’re entertaining this weekend, try out this decadent marshmallow treat, it’s like a giant Peeps s’more!

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Kindergarten Is Going to Change Your Child Completely – and That's Okay

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Now, for eight hours a day, your kindergartner will be surrounded by influences that aren’t his parents.

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Toddler Is crying while playing

How Baby Signing Can Save Your Sanity and Strengthen Your Bond

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It's a welcome exchange for screeching like a banshee.

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Sight Words Are So 2016: New Study Finds the Real Key to Early Literacy

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The best indicator of future success as a reader is actually a child’s ability to use invented spelling as they write.

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Breakfast time with Pasta

What Mac and Cheese Can Teach Our Kids About Scientific Reasoning

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As parents, we should be combating both chemophobia and poor logical reasoning. We should also teach healthy skepticism grounded in scientific methods.

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Kid Made Recipe: Lettuce Wrap Tacos

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Start with a base of meat or beans, then fill these tasty romaine taco wraps with all of your favorite fillings  and taco night will never be the same!

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The Future of Science Needs Our Daughters' Perspectives

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There are surprising benefits to giving a girl an extra push into STEM – and it starts at home.

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