Ron Clark has developed quite a reputation as one of the nation’s top teachers, and he’s even developed his own school, along with writing books and articles about education. Now, Clark is telling parents what teachers really want to say to them and what you can do to help your child do better in school.

 

Pacifiers can be great for newborns and young babies, but when your toddler’s still crying for his binky, it can mean big trouble. Need some help in this area? iVillage has some tips on how to give up the pacifier for good.

The first time your baby puts his or her thumb in its mouth, it’s cute, right? But after a while, that cute little habit can cause several problems such as damaged teeth. Got a thumb-sucker in your house?  Nip it in the bud with these tips for how to stop your child’s thumb-sucking habit.

You daughter comes home from school, coughs a few times, and the next thing you know, your entire family has the flu.  Sound familiar? If you want to prevent  your family from getting the cold or flu this year, check out this cold and flu guide from Parenting.com.

There is no greater feeling in the world than having your baby smile at you. And when life gets a little stressful, you may find yourself longing to see that smile. If you’re looking for some ways to motivate your little one, check out these 11 activities to make baby smile.

Every parent wants to raise a well-behaved child, but sometimes, discipline methods go astray, and children don’t act their best in public or at home. WebMD sets out to help parents make their kids behave by teaching and explaining discipline that works.

Encouraging young children to read is great, but many parents do not encourage pre-school age children to write. Why should they?  Studies show that kids are able to tell stories through pictures at a very young age and can even write complex stories by five years old. So, why not take a look at these tips that will help you raise a young writer.

If you’re a working mom, you probably have very little time to yourself between working and managing your family and household.  Sadly, this leaves lots of moms failing to focus on their health. If this sounds familiar, you might want to take a look at these working mom workouts.  How does slimming your thighs while drying your hair sound?

Is your child an extrovert or introvert? In other words, are they shy or outgoing (or somewhere in between)?  Almost all kids fall somewhere on the spectrum, and it’s best for you to know where so you can properly parent them. Need some help? Check out Parenting Your Little Introvert or Extrovert from Real Simple.

Getting your teen or older child to clean his or her room can be quite the task. On one hand, it’s your child’s private space, but on the other, it’s your house, and they play by your rules, right? Check out Clean Your Room…or Else, where the Wall Street Journal tackles this exact issue.

It seems like prices are rising practically every day, and one of the worst places to experience this phenomenon is at the grocery store.  Some foods have practically doubled in price this year alone. This can be a difficult situation when you’re shopping for an entire family, but luckily, Breezy Mama has put together some great tips for saving money on groceries.

By the time your kids go to bed, you’re probably exhausted, but you’re dying to check out Facebook or look up a few recipes.  Unfortunately, many moms and dads fall asleep before they can even pull out the laptop, but there is a way to blend your family time with computer time, and you can do it no matter what age your kids are.

January is in full-swing, which usually means you’ll be experiencing a good bit of cold temperatures and nasty weather.  This can cause almost any family to develop a bad case of cabin fever! If this sounds like your family, check out Parenting’s guide to indoor madness: easing cabin fever.

We’re a week into the new year and people everywhere are starting with their resolutions to get fit and healthy. Why not make this a goal for your family? Everyone could always use a little more exercise. If you need some tips for getting fit, check out Getting Started with a Family Fitness Plan.

When you bring a new baby into the home it can be difficult for everyone, especially your dog or cat. Sadly, many pets get discarded when the newest family member makes its arrival, but this doesn’t have to happen. Check out these tips for how to introduce your baby to the family pet.