My thoughts on why I want my daughter to be fully included in a regular school as opposed to going to school for kids with Down syndrome.
What's Hot in Education
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A new review of existing research by a group of social scientists is making a case against single-sex education.
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A bill now in California’s State Senate, nicknamed “The Babysitter’s Bill,” would require people who employ domestic workers to pay them minimum wage and overtime, and provide workers’ comp, MSNBC.com reports.
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Fia nearly killed Peepers and I nearly had a heart attack. If your child kills an animal, aren’t their chances of becoming a serial killer heightened?
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Parents have access to all kinds of scientific information these days via multiple media sources. This is, in principle, a good thing. But let’s face it, scientific findings are being used to promote parental fear that far exceeds the actual information content that can guide parenting. Does SpongeBob SquarePants cause learning problems? Are kids being poisoned by apple juice?
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Doing good doesn't just help others. It boosts your child's confidence, happiness, and health too
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Kids this age love to talk about the amazing things they can do. We'll show you how to make sure it doesn't get out of hand. -
Want your kid to pitch in around the house? Our creative chore charts help get the job done. -
While you're stirring up soup or making a batch of cookies, let the little ones into the kitchen for some tasty, hands-on learning. -
Even with a good allowance system in place, issues can come up (like when your child insists he's not getting enough cash!). Here's how to handle four common problems, according to family finance expert Joline Godfrey, CEO of Independent Means, Inc. -
Educational opportunities abound in nature, from the magical transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly to the roar of the ocean tucked inside a seashell. An appreciation of nature helps kids understand that they're part of a larger universe and that all living things serve a purpose, says Susan Buttross, M.D., chief of child development and behavioral pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in Jackson. -
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. -
Want your child to be money-savvy like Warren Buffet? These tips will help your kid learn how to save and manage money. -
The Clothbound Penguin Classics for children have become an instant hit in our house. Sold at Anthropologie, they can also be donated to Reader to Reader a non-profit organization dedicated to stocking bookshelves to our nation's neediest schools and public libraries.
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New Year's resolutions aren't just for adults! Here are simple and practical ways to help your growing kids make New Year's resolutions. -
The verdict from the teachers, librarians, and other members of the International Reading Association: These stories are real page-turners! -
Everyone I know who’s taught signing to their children raves about it.
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