Sending your child to kindergarten is a big step; it can be hard to know for sure that your 5-year-old is ready for the challenge. Your child's kindergarten experience often sets the tone for his entire education --- and starting kindergarten on the right foot helps boost your child's self confidence, interest in school and likelihood of future academic success. There are a number ways you can help your child get ready to go to kindergarten.
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The first meeting that you may be required to participate in is your child's kindergarten orientation. This meeting is important because it informs you about what to expect while your child is in kindergarten and prepares you t...
Separation anxiety during this time may be triggered by confusion and stress due to the changes in your child's daily schedule. Interestingly, parents often react to the start of kindergarten very similarly to the way the child...
You easily locate the back-to-school aisle and review the list of kindergarten school supplies for your child. However, questions and concerns arise for prospective kindergarten parents about how to promote a successful school ...
In addition to the academic readiness, four year olds entering primary school need social skills to interact with their classmates and understand the expected behaviors. Parents play a significant role in preparing young childr...
If your cheer coach has bestowed on you the cheer captain title, be prepared for the time and commitment necessary to fulfill your duties. From setting a good example for the rest of the team to organizing various events, it's ...
On one hand, you may be proud that your child is ready while on the other hand, you may feel sad that he is old enough to go to school. Help your child get ready for the transition from babyhood to pre-K by making certain he
However, the old saying that information is power works just as well with children as it does with adults. Talk to your child about the echocardiogram process, why it's done and what happens during the procedure. This discussio...
According to Fox News, of 77 college elementary-education programs surveyed, most spent too little time teaching the basics of elementary math to students, making prospective teachers ill-prepared on the subject. By making math...
The death of a child is a difficult event to have to go through regardless of the cause of the child's passing. Writing an obituary for a child is usually an emotional task for the child's parents or loved ones. The obituary mu...
If your child gets tonsillitis, an infection of the tonsils, often, the doctor may recommend a tonsillectomy--the removal of the tonsils. According to MayoClinic.com, other reasons for a tonsillectomy include breathing problem...
As the last days of summer wind down, lazy days at the pool make way for thoughts of back-to-school time. Preparing your child for school involves more than stocking up on school supplies. The transition to the more structured ...
Girls typically mature between ages 8 and 13; boys between 10 and 15. Preparing for puberty ensures that your child enters this somewhat awkward and occasionally tumultuous period with knowledge, making it easier to manage the ...
On a practical level, however, menarche initiates a sanitary and hormonal cycle that your daughter will need to address monthly for much of her adult life, and it's your job to help her prepare. According to Kids Health,if you ...
Whether your child is an infant or a high school student, you play an important role in helping her prepare for college. According to the USAA Educational Foundation, college graduates tend to possess self-confidence, develop g...
A generation ago, kindergarten introduced children to school. Today, a variety of early childhood education programs prepare children as young as 3 years old for public school attendance. Because children participate in such wi...
Other factors, such as nutrition, sleep habits and family communication, also influence a child's success in school. Prepare your child to reach his potential by teaching him to care for his health and to plan ahead.
A child who is prepared for the tonsillectomy procedure generally adjusts better to the surgery and recovery than children who receive no proper preparation, notes a study in "Pediatrics," the official journal of the American A...
Even after they graduate from college, if their mother continues to do their laundry, cook meals and clean their rooms, they often have little incentive to move out. But Dr. Phil McGraw says allowing adult children to remain li...
Adoption unites parents looking to expand their family with a child who has no parents. Children in need of parents may be infants, school-age or teenagers. Parents may be couples unable to conceive, singles looking to become p...
Some parents think that their child's reading program starts when their child heads to school. Unfortunately, those parents who wait until their child is of school-age to work on reading are putting him at a disadvantage. From ...
There are a couple of things that you can do to make this new adventure a wonderful experience for both of you. If your child has never been away from you, expect some separation anxiety. Although more common in preschoolers,...
Before sending your child to school for the first time, it's important to get him physically ready to meet the challenges ahead of him. A nutritious diet and frequent exercise in early childhood reduces the risk of health probl...
