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Can A Spoonful Of Sugar Help Homework Get Done?
A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but it could take a little more for the homework to get done, according to the experts. LSU AgCenter associate Cheri Gioe says looking at the rewards and benefits can make homework time more productive.

Age Groups React Differently To Calamity
Children's reactions to disaster depend on their age and maturity. Their responses also are affected by how close they are to the event, their level of exposure to it through TV and how they see their parents react.

Rediscover Fun by Playing with Your Kids
mom swinging daughter

Two key qualities of strong families are that they spend positive time together and share fun and laughter. What better way to combine these qualities than by playing with your children?

Parental Involvement in Children's Education is Crucial
Adult teaching children

A key to children doing well in school is for parents to be involved in their education. That involvement can take many forms ranging from providing meaningful learning experiences at home to volunteering at school activities.

Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
kindergarten-age child
Parents can help children prepare for kindergarten by taking several actions before the first school bell rings.