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Learning & Education

Back to School

Kids often have a tough time making the back-to-school transition. Here's how to help them.

Backpack Safety

As practical as they are, backpacks can strain muscles and joints and may cause back pain if they're too heavy or are used incorrectly. Here's how to help kids find the right backpack.

Balancing Schoolwork and Hospital Stays

When your child has a serious or chronic illness, it's hard to think beyond the next treatment. But with some planning, you can help your child balance schoolwork with hospital stays.

Gifted Education

About 6% of all U.S. K-12 students are considered academically gifted. Here are some ways to tell the difference between bright students and gifted students.

Help Your Child Get Organized

Most kids generate a little chaos and disorganization. But if you'd like yours to be more organized and to stay focused on tasks, such as homework, here are 3 steps that make it possible.

Helping Kids Deal With Bullies

Unfortunately, bullying is a common part of childhood. But parents can help kids cope with it and lessen its lasting impact.

Helping With Homework (Topic Center)

Tips and advice on helping kids and teens with classwork and problems at school.

Helping Your Child Adjust to Preschool

The more comfortable you are with placing your child in preschool and the more familiar the setting is for your child, the fewer problems you - and your child - will encounter.

Helping Your Gradeschooler With Homework

During grade school, kids start getting homework to reinforce and extend classroom learning and teach them important study skills. Here's how parents can help.

Helping Your Teen With Homework

Parents can play a crucial role in helping teens succeed in school by lending a little help, support, and guidance, and by knowing what problems demand their involvement and which ones require them to hang back.