School-Age Children: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
Kids' Christmas Parties
Find easy and fun ideas for children's Christmas party games, food, decorations, and projects. About Parenting of K-6 Children
Find easy and fun ideas for children's Christmas party games, food, decorations, and projects. About Parenting of K-6 Children
Kids' Christmas Parties
Find easy and fun ideas for children's Christmas party games and food. About Parenting of K-6 Children
Find easy and fun ideas for children's Christmas party games and food. About Parenting of K-6 Children
Christmas Game for Kids
How to prepare and play an easy Christmas game for early elementary kids.
How to prepare and play an easy Christmas game for early elementary kids.
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.
Birthday Party Invitations
Children's party invitations - printable and online.
Children's party invitations - printable and online.
kids' birthday cakes
Looking for birthday cake ideas for your child's next birthday? Check out these inspiring kids' birthday cakes and recipes to help inspire you to create your next kids' birthday cake.
Looking for birthday cake ideas for your child's next birthday? Check out these inspiring kids' birthday cakes and recipes to help inspire you to create your next kids' birthday cake.
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.
Charts & Chips
Easy steps to start a behavior modification system with your child.
Easy steps to start a behavior modification system with your child.
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.
Throw the Perfect School Party
How to Throw the Perfect School Party. Step 4 - Plan the Snacks
How to Throw the Perfect School Party. Step 4 - Plan the Snacks
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.
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?
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.
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' 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.
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 Anxiety
Strategies to cope with children's anxiety.
Strategies to cope with children's anxiety.
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.
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.
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 Movies
Choosing the right new kids movies and DVDs for your next family movie night can be easy if you know where to go. Learn how to research the new kids movies in theaters and new kids movies on DVD. Then, trust your own instincts about which new kids movies are right for your family.
Choosing the right new kids movies and DVDs for your next family movie night can be easy if you know where to go. Learn how to research the new kids movies in theaters and new kids movies on DVD. Then, trust your own instincts about which new kids movies are right for your family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Game Night Party Theme
A great idea for your next kids' party is to host a game night (or afternoon). Some great game night kids' party games include classic board games and newer entertainment such as Wii games. No matter which kids' party games you decide to set up, your child next party is sure to be a hit, whether the occasion is a birthday party, sleepover, or any fun get-together.
A great idea for your next kids' party is to host a game night (or afternoon). Some great game night kids' party games include classic board games and newer entertainment such as Wii games. No matter which kids' party games you decide to set up, your child next party is sure to be a hit, whether the occasion is a birthday party, sleepover, or any fun get-together.
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.
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
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.
Childhood Obesity
Net guide to articles on childhood obesity, from your About.com Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Net guide to articles on childhood obesity, from your About.com Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
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.
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.
Parent Involvement in Schools
How can busy working parents be involved in their children's education? Get some quick ideas for ways to be involved with and support your child’s elementary education.
How can busy working parents be involved in their children's education? Get some quick ideas for ways to be involved with and support your child’s elementary education.
Birthday Party Ideas
No matter what your budget, these great birthday party ideas are sure to help you throw a terrific kid birthday party. Best of all, these birthday party ideas can be used for any kind of kids' party -- that's the beauty of great party themes.
No matter what your budget, these great birthday party ideas are sure to help you throw a terrific kid birthday party. Best of all, these birthday party ideas can be used for any kind of kids' party -- that's the beauty of great party themes.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Educational Kids Games
If you're looking for great educational kids games to play with your children, check out this list of classic and new educational kids games. Not only will your kids have fun, your whole family will love these educational kids games. So try them the next time you have family game night, or when your family gathers around for the holidays!
If you're looking for great educational kids games to play with your children, check out this list of classic and new educational kids games. Not only will your kids have fun, your whole family will love these educational kids games. So try them the next time you have family game night, or when your family gathers around for the holidays!
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?
Arts Crafts Kits for Older...
Start with a kit when your child shows an interest in a particular craft. Later, you can advance to more supplies for the crafts that she enjoys best. Find more classic craft kits for older children under Top 10 Classic Toys.
Start with a kit when your child shows an interest in a particular craft. Later, you can advance to more supplies for the crafts that she enjoys best. Find more classic craft kits for older children under Top 10 Classic Toys.
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.
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.
Disciplining Gradeschoolers
Disciplining a grade-schooler has its unique rewards and challenges. Your grade-school age child is becoming better at handling frustration and disappointment. But the days of tantrums and meltdowns aren't completely behind you. Here are some great disciplining strategies for school-age children.
Disciplining a grade-schooler has its unique rewards and challenges. Your grade-school age child is becoming better at handling frustration and disappointment. But the days of tantrums and meltdowns aren't completely behind you. Here are some great disciplining strategies for school-age children.
Winter Projects and Printables
Find quick ideas and printables for kids' projects at home during winter break.
Find quick ideas and printables for kids' projects at home during winter break.
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.
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
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.
Preschool Games
Top Toy Picks - Games for Preschoolers
Top Toy Picks - Games for Preschoolers
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.
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.
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.
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
The Nine Year Old At Play
A guide to child development through the years. Your Nine-Year Old Child at Play: Activities and Interests
A guide to child development through the years. Your Nine-Year Old Child at Play: Activities and Interests
Pretend Play Toys
The Best Kids' Toys Part 2 - Pretend Play Toys. About Parenting of K-6 Children
The Best Kids' Toys Part 2 - Pretend Play Toys. About Parenting of K-6 Children
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
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.
Kids' Music
The Best Kids' Toys Part 6 - Music. About Parenting of K-6 Children
The Best Kids' Toys Part 6 - Music. About Parenting of K-6 Children
Musical Toys for Older Elem...
Older elementary children are ready for good instruments and lessons.
Older elementary children are ready for good instruments and lessons.
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.
School Fundraisers
Ideas for school fundraisers for elementary school fundraising.
Ideas for school fundraisers for elementary school fundraising.
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.
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!
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 and Poetry
Children and poetry are a natural fit. They rhythm and language of poetry makes it perfect for reading aloud to your child. To introduce your child to the world of poetry, your first stop should be the bookstore. Then, take the next step to teach your child to memorize poetry. Deepen your child's interest in poetry with at-home activities and fun ways to write poetry.
Children and poetry are a natural fit. They rhythm and language of poetry makes it perfect for reading aloud to your child. To introduce your child to the world of poetry, your first stop should be the bookstore. Then, take the next step to teach your child to memorize poetry. Deepen your child's interest in poetry with at-home activities and fun ways to write poetry.
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?"
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.
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.
High Tech Toys - Older Kids
High Tech Toys - Guide to Parenting K-6 Children Top Picks
High Tech Toys - Guide to Parenting K-6 Children Top Picks
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.
Arnold Gesell
Arnold Gesell was the preeminent authority on child developent in the mid-twentieth century United States. His books with Ilg and Ames were best sellers that influenced Dr. Benjamin Spock and child-centered parenting approaches. Written in a style that was accessible to parents, the books described normal development of children based on extensive research on a small group of high socio-economic children in New England.
Arnold Gesell was the preeminent authority on child developent in the mid-twentieth century United States. His books with Ilg and Ames were best sellers that influenced Dr. Benjamin Spock and child-centered parenting approaches. Written in a style that was accessible to parents, the books described normal development of children based on extensive research on a small group of high socio-economic children in New England.
High Tech Toys - Younger Kids
High Tech Toys - Guide to Parenting K-6 Children Top Picks
High Tech Toys - Guide to Parenting K-6 Children Top Picks
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Disruptive Behavior Disorder
Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Disruptive Behavior Disorder
Construction Toys for Young...
Top Toy Picks - Construction Toys for Younger Elementary Kids
Top Toy Picks - Construction Toys for Younger Elementary Kids
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.
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
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.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Oppositional Defiant Disorder
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.
Grade-Schooler Milestones
What can your school-age child do and when can he do it? Here's a general child development guideline of his physical milestones.
What can your school-age child do and when can he do it? Here's a general child development guideline of his physical milestones.
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.
Learn to Recognize Sight Words
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) defines a sight word as "a word that is immediately recognized as a whole and does not require word analysis for identification." You can use a variety of activities to expose your child to the words they will need to recognize on sight to increase reading fluency and comprehension.
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) defines a sight word as "a word that is immediately recognized as a whole and does not require word analysis for identification." You can use a variety of activities to expose your child to the words they will need to recognize on sight to increase reading fluency and comprehension.
Quick Discipline Strategies
uick parentting strategies for common discipline dilemmas.
uick parentting strategies for common discipline dilemmas.
Holiday Planning for Parents
Begin your plan now for a peaceful holiday season with your family.
Begin your plan now for a peaceful holiday season with your family.
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.
Pretend Play for Young Kids
Possibilities for pretend play are endless, but help your child get started with these toys for imaginative play.
Possibilities for pretend play are endless, but help your child get started with these toys for imaginative play.
The Ten Year Old at Play
A guide to child development through the years. Your Ten-Year Old Child at Play: Activities and Interests
A guide to child development through the years. Your Ten-Year Old Child at Play: Activities and Interests
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.
Intelligence Test Results
A parents' guide to understanding the IQ scores on the child's LD Assessment.
A parents' guide to understanding the IQ scores on the child's LD Assessment.
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.
Desks for Kids
When buying a computer desk that will be used at homework time, look for one that positions the monitor away from the workspace and has a drawer for the keyboard.
When buying a computer desk that will be used at homework time, look for one that positions the monitor away from the workspace and has a drawer for the keyboard.
Dolls for Younger Elementar...
Top Toy Picks - Dolls for Younger Elementary Kids
Top Toy Picks - Dolls for Younger Elementary Kids
Sports Equipment and Active To
The Best Kids' Toys Part 4 - Sports Equipment and Active Toys. About Parenting of K-6 Children
The Best Kids' Toys Part 4 - Sports Equipment and Active Toys. About Parenting of K-6 Children
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.
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.
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.
Musical Toys for Younger El...
Experimenting with a variety of musical toys will guide you to choosing the right lessons for your child.
Experimenting with a variety of musical toys will guide you to choosing the right lessons for your child.
Learn to Play Olympic Sports
Basic rules, modifications, and skills for kids to learn to play volleyball.
Basic rules, modifications, and skills for kids to learn to play volleyball.
Toys for Coloring and Drawing
Top Toy Picks - Toys for Drawing and Coloring
Top Toy Picks - Toys for Drawing and Coloring
Child Psychological Disorder
Definitions and resources for parents of children with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Definitions and resources for parents of children with emotional and behavioral disorders.
The Cycle of Child Abuse
What parents need to know to understand and prevent the cycle of child abuse.
What parents need to know to understand and prevent the cycle of child abuse.
Parenting Your Negative Child
Strategies for parenting your negative child. How parents can cope with a negative temperament in their child.
Strategies for parenting your negative child. How parents can cope with a negative temperament in their child.
Handling Children's Fears
Advice to help parents handle children's fears.
Advice to help parents handle children's fears.
Caring for Your Sick Child
Mom's advice for easing your child's symptoms and caring for your sick child.
Mom's advice for easing your child's symptoms and caring for your sick child.
Christmas Toy Memories Tree
Make memories for a lifetime with the Christmas Toy Memories tree.
Make memories for a lifetime with the Christmas Toy Memories tree.
Kids' Games
The Best Kids' Toys Part 5 - Games. About Parenting of K-6 Children
The Best Kids' Toys Part 5 - Games. About Parenting of K-6 Children
Preschool Musical Toys
Top Toy Picks - Musical Toys for Preschoolers
Top Toy Picks - Musical Toys for Preschoolers
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.
Valentine Party Games
Kids' valentine party game ideas.
Kids' valentine party game ideas.
5 Fun Ways to Motivate Fitness
If your grade-schooler is the kind of kid who'd much rather spread out on the sofa than get some fresh air and exercise, here are some fun kids fitness motivators to get him moving. Bonus: The whole family will get more physically fit, and you'll get to spend some time together, too.
If your grade-schooler is the kind of kid who'd much rather spread out on the sofa than get some fresh air and exercise, here are some fun kids fitness motivators to get him moving. Bonus: The whole family will get more physically fit, and you'll get to spend some time together, too.
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.
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.
Sneaking in Vegetables
If you need to find ways to get vegetables into your picky eater's diet while they are developing their taste for healthy foods, try these ideas.
If you need to find ways to get vegetables into your picky eater's diet while they are developing their taste for healthy foods, try these ideas.
Sponge Bob Pool Party
Sponge Bob pool party game ideas.
Sponge Bob pool party game ideas.
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.
Math Games for Young Kids
Try these board games for fun early math learning at home.
Try these board games for fun early math learning at home.
Authoritative Parenting
We can't always be perfect parents; and it's unlikely our children will be perfect either. But, if we let the four dimensions of authoritative parenting guide us, our child has the best chance of growing through the elementary years to become a responsible, independent, successful, and positive teenager.
We can't always be perfect parents; and it's unlikely our children will be perfect either. But, if we let the four dimensions of authoritative parenting guide us, our child has the best chance of growing through the elementary years to become a responsible, independent, successful, and positive teenager.
Preschool Reading Toys
Parenting of K-6 Children Guide picks the top toys for preschool reading development
Parenting of K-6 Children Guide picks the top toys for preschool reading development
How to Resolve Family Conflict
Use the family meeting to work on family problems in a structured and non-threatening way. The objective of the meeting should be to arrive at a Win/Win solution for everyone.
Use the family meeting to work on family problems in a structured and non-threatening way. The objective of the meeting should be to arrive at a Win/Win solution for everyone.
Craft and Construction Toys
The Best Kids' Toys Part 3 - Arts & Crafts and Construction Toys. About Parenting of K-6 Children
The Best Kids' Toys Part 3 - Arts & Crafts and Construction Toys. About Parenting of K-6 Children
Toy Recalls and Toy Safety
American-made toys are a challenge to find. European-made toys offer some options for concerned parents, as do toys that are certified safe. Start with these ideas for American-made, European-made, and certified safe toys.
American-made toys are a challenge to find. European-made toys offer some options for concerned parents, as do toys that are certified safe. Start with these ideas for American-made, European-made, and certified safe toys.
Natural Cold Remedies
With the safety and efficacy of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines under scrutiny for grade-school age children (and the recent recommendation that these medications not be used in kids under age 4), natural remedies are a much more attractive option for parents who want to help relieve their kids' cold symptoms. Try these tips for natural symptom relief.
With the safety and efficacy of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines under scrutiny for grade-school age children (and the recent recommendation that these medications not be used in kids under age 4), natural remedies are a much more attractive option for parents who want to help relieve their kids' cold symptoms. Try these tips for natural symptom relief.
Online Coloring for Big Kids
Online coloring is a simple pleasure that kids love on the computer. Find the best online coloring pages for children of different ages.
Online coloring is a simple pleasure that kids love on the computer. Find the best online coloring pages for children of different ages.
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.
Kids' Birthday Party Ideas
Advice and ideas for your child's birthday party.
Advice and ideas for your child's birthday party.
Parenting How Tos
Simple strategies for better family communication and child discipline.
Simple strategies for better family communication and child discipline.
Teaching Diversity
When it comes to racial and cultural diversity, children are naturally geared toward respecting and appreciating differences. Here are some great ways parents can nurture those instincts as they teach their kids about race and cultural diversity.
When it comes to racial and cultural diversity, children are naturally geared toward respecting and appreciating differences. Here are some great ways parents can nurture those instincts as they teach their kids about race and cultural diversity.
The Ten Year Old At Home
A guide to child development through the years, Your Ten-Year Old Child at Home: Discipline
A guide to child development through the years, Your Ten-Year Old Child at Home: Discipline
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.
When Time-Out Doesn't Work
Use these tools to assess your child's positive and problem behaviors.
Use these tools to assess your child's positive and problem behaviors.
Teaching Kids Hygiene
Health and hygiene go hand in hand. Here are some great tips on how to teach children good personal hygiene habits.
Health and hygiene go hand in hand. Here are some great tips on how to teach children good personal hygiene habits.
Expect First Grade
Your first grader is becoming more sure of herself and her surroundings. Here's an overview of what you can expect as your child navigates her way through first grade.
Your first grader is becoming more sure of herself and her surroundings. Here's an overview of what you can expect as your child navigates her way through first grade.
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
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.
After-School Tutoring
After-school tutoring works great for busy families. Take advantage of the opportunities in your school and community.
After-school tutoring works great for busy families. Take advantage of the opportunities in your school and community.
Pretend Play in the Element...
Encourage your kids' pretend play with these quick ideas.
Encourage your kids' pretend play with these quick ideas.
Family Games on the Computer
Classic board and card games - software and online games.
Classic board and card games - software and online games.
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.
Cope with a Difficult Child
What to do if your child has a difficult temperament or a more serious condition that causes him to experience emotional flooding, poor impulse control, and other emotional and behavioral problems.
What to do if your child has a difficult temperament or a more serious condition that causes him to experience emotional flooding, poor impulse control, and other emotional and behavioral problems.
Speed Up Morning Routines
Getting ready for school and work on time can be a challenge for many families. Brushing teeth, getting dressed, eating breakfast -- morning routines can be chock full of things to do. Here are some great ideas for how to ease the morning rush and get to school and work on time.
Getting ready for school and work on time can be a challenge for many families. Brushing teeth, getting dressed, eating breakfast -- morning routines can be chock full of things to do. Here are some great ideas for how to ease the morning rush and get to school and work on time.