A surprising number of famous people were homeschooled.
Non-religious families may find appeal in crafting their own curricula, but it can be hard to educate their children without relying on conservative Christian resources.
Can you actually teach your kid to laugh often, be an optimist, and enjoy every day? Research says yes.
Improve your resiliency--or teach your kids to be mentally tougher--with these important practices.
If you’re a first-generation police officer, there are some things you should know about what it’s like to be your kid
What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students' bodies in addition to their minds.
Reading is critical to your child’s success. Our surefire picks and expert tips will teach your kid to love books.
Raising confident kids is a balancing act. Two childhood development experts reveal how to navigate it.
Young kids learn how to use technology by watching their parents, so model healthy habits early by balancing media time with real time. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.
Teaching them to do laundry and how to open a bank account are important, but don’t forget to spend time together and have fun
She borrowed something from me. And then she lost it. Accidents happen. But it was the whole “It only cost ten bucks-you can get another one” attitude that I couldn’t let happen a moment longer. So, I gave her a job that required hard work and gave her the $10 she earned and then I …
Learning about money is one of the most-important things that a child can pick up in their early yea...
Students can better understand math and physics problems by acting them out. This type of embodied learning can help open up the mind to abstract concepts.
My Kids' Adventures helps busy parents create fun adventures with their kids--anywhere. We solve the 'I'm bored, I don't know what to do?" question posed by children by empowering parents (and grandparents) to effortlessly create exciting activities with their kids using our free resources.
Successful parenting produces successful kids. Parents who produce prize prodigies have several things in common.
How can teachers make their classrooms truly child-centered? Justin Minkel shares some strategies on how to figure out students’ individual needs—starting with asking them.
Kids spend more time at school than anywhere outside their homes, making schools where we have the greatest chance of improving kids' health trajectory through physical, social and emotional development.
What would bring true happiness to your household? A winning lottery ticket? A vacation home on a faraway beach?
If you're saying, "Focus!" more than usual, read on for creative and constructive ways to increase your kid's attention.