How Much Homework Should My Child Get? How Much Should I Help?
Category Everyday DilemmasAccording to National PTA guidelines, if your child is in second grade, the appropriate amount of homework is about 30 minutes. The PTA recommends 15 minutes per grade level....
View ArticleWhat Can I Do About My Kids’ Manners?
Category Everyday DilemmasThe underlying principle of good manners is to be considerate of others. Whether it's holding open a door or giving up a seat to someone in greater need, kids can learn to...
View ArticleWhat Can I Do When My Kids Compare Themselves to Others?
Category Everyday Dilemmas"Everyone in my family has a talent except for me."
View Article10 Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe and Happy Online
Category Everyday DilemmasThe Internet has become an important part of family life. There are thousands of fun games and learning activities for young children and many new ways for families to...
View ArticleWhen Is It Tattling? When Is It Informing?
Category Everyday DilemmasHere are 4 questions to help you make this important distinction and decide what to do.
View ArticleDive and Flip Trick Video
Category Everyday DilemmasGet those coats on! The Dive and Flip Trick will have your preschoolers into their own coats in no time. Watch our newest video to see how it's done.
View ArticleHow Can I Find a Good Early-Childhood Program?
Category Everyday DilemmasFinding the right preschool or kindergarten program can be tough. Before deciding on any early-childhood program, try to spend time observing in the classrooms. Here are some...
View Article7 Tips for Making Summer Celebrations Special
Category Everyday DilemmasLong days and warm weather make summer a great time to throw a party! Here are 7 tips for making your summer parties engaging and fun for kids and adults.
View Article7 Suggestions for Creating Practical, Child-Friendly Spaces for Your Kids
Category Everyday DilemmasWith the school year starting, this is a great time to ensure that your kids have a space that's ready for sleep, play, and study.
View ArticleHow Can I Help My Kids Develop Self-Confidence?
Category Everyday DilemmasAs much as we'd like to simply hand our kids a mantle of confidence, it just doesn't work that way.
View ArticleHow Can I Encourage My Kids to Give, Not Just Get?
Category Everyday DilemmasImparting a sense of generosity in children may seem especially important at this time of year, when kids are so focused on acquiring new "stuff." Generosity, like most...
View ArticleHow can Highlights® help me find creative winter activities that my kids...
Category Everyday DilemmasHighlights, Highlights High Five®, and HighlightsKids.com® provide oodles of creative ideas and inspiration—year round. Here are some activities to engage your children this...
View ArticleHow Can I Give My Child An Allowance That "Makes Cents?"
Category Everyday DilemmasIt's estimated that about half of all families give their children an allowance. But how and why they give their kids an allowance varies. Wondering what you should do?
View ArticleHow Can I Stop Sibling Rivalry?
Category Everyday Dilemmas"Why can't you be more like your older brother?" or "Sara's the pretty one and Sally's smart." How many adults recall comments like these and vow never to say them—or even...
View ArticleChickadee Tree Video
Category Everyday DilemmasHighlights High Five editor Kathleen Hayes leads preschool friends in the nursery rhyme Chickadee Tree. Action rhymes are a great way to engage active kids in reading.
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