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Parents and School Bus Drivers Working Together

By: Terah Talley

By understanding the daily trials each bus faces, parents can encourage their young riders to maintain proper behavior and secure safety on the road. more...

Parenting a Future Mathematics Genius

By: Linda Wongkee

Children will have more success in Math if they are comfortable with numbers in the real world. It's easy to introduce children to numbers before kindergarten. more...

Starting School Competently and Confidently

By: June Keir

Beginning school can be a difficult time for a young child. A child has the best chance of success at school when ready physically, emotionally and socially. more...

Starting Kindergarten in the Fall

By: Jackie Parsons

Going to Kindergarten can give a child a variety of emotions. Here are some ways to help a child going to school for the first time feel less anxious and nervous. more...

Tips for Starting Preschool

By: Carmen Sofia Grant

Every child is different, though no child wants to feel abandoned by her parents on that first day of school. Ease a child into preschool with these easy tips. more...

Back to School Books for Preschoolers

By: Nicole Fravel

Quality children's literature can help ease first day of school fears. The books described here show preschoolers what to expect and give parents talking points. more...

How to Deal with Separation Anxiety

By: Kelly Boyer

Preschoolers and parents experience separation anxiety when transitioning from the home into a preschool environment for the first time. more...

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