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• Snacks for Preschoolers

  Healthy and well-timed snacks can help fill in nutritional gaps for preschoolers. But how do you turn yours into a smart snacker?

• School Lunches

  Packing school lunches are a chance to steer kids toward good nutrition. Here are ideas for some fun and easy lunchbox options.

• Feeding Your Child Athlete

  All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who play on a sports team or work out?

• Breakfast Basics

  Even if you eat a healthy morning meal every day, it can be tough to get kids fueled up. Here's how to make breakfast more appealing.

• After-School Snacks

  If your kids come in from school and head straight for the kitchen for something to eat, here's how to make sure they still have room for a healthy dinner.

• Sports Physicals

  Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to make sure that kids and teens get a sports physical.

• Talking to Your Child’s Preschool Teacher

  Enrolling your little one in preschool can be a time filled with many questions. Find out how to establish an open, clear channel of communication with your child's preschool teacher.

• Top 10 Homework Tips

  Kids are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in homework - here are ways to help.

• Raising a Summer Reader

  Help your kids keep their reading skills strong so they're ready for school.

• My Child Is Struggling in School. How Can I Help?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• 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.

• 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.

• 10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School

  Even though teens are seeking independence, parental involvement is still an important ingredient for academic achievement.

• 10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Middle School

  As students grow more independent during middle school, it can be challenging for parents to know how to stay involved. Here are 10 tips.

• 10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School

  Kids do better in school when parents are involved in their academic lives. These early years of schooling are an important time for parents to be informed and supportive about their child's education.

• How Do I Know Which Vaccines My Kids Need?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Teaching Kids Not to Bully

  Whether bullying is physical or verbal, if it's not stopped it can lead to more aggressive antisocial behavior - and interfere with a child's success in school and ability to form and sustain friendships.

• 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.

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): Staying Safe in School During the Pandemic

  Experts recommend that kids go back to in-person school this year, as long as safety measures are followed.

• Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?

  It can be hard to know if kids are well enough to go to school or childcare. Here are some guidelines.

• Sleep and Your Preschooler

  Preschoolers sleep about 10 to 13 hours during each 24-hour period, and it's important to help them develop good habits for getting to sleep.

• Sleep and Your Teen

  Teens need about 8–10 hours of sleep a night, but many don't get it. Keeping these tips in mind can help your teen get a good night’s sleep.

• ADHD

  ADHD is a common medical condition that can affect kids at school, at home, and in friendships. Learn more about ADHD and how to help kids get the best diagnosis and care.

• Going to School With Food Allergies

  With preparation and education, a child with a food allergy can stay safe at school.

• School and Asthma

  Asthma flare-ups are the main reason kids with asthma miss school. But well-managed asthma is far less likely to result in a sick day.