Valle Dwight is a reporter, writer, and mother of two school-aged boys. She has written for many magazines, including FamilyFun, Wondertime, and Working Mother.
What's a special needs school?
How to make sense of what's available and make the best choice for your child.
Public schools
When it comes to public education, misunderstandings and myths abound. Here's what you really need to know about public schools.
Busting some special education myths
Discipline and the IEP: the rules may not be what you think
My son the vice president
When her teenage son announces he wants to run for student council, this mom doesn't blink. Even so, she is well aware of how far kids with Down syndrome have come.
Keep reading skills strong over the summer
Keep your child's reading skills from getting rusty over the break with these activities.
How to help your child start a blog
Learn how to help your tween or teen start a free blog, come up with topics, and overcome writer's block.
How to write a fairy tale
Helping your child write their own fairy tale offers a surefire way to build writing skills and craft a custom happily ever after.
What's the scoop?
Junior journalists can get their start with a homegrown publication.
Guess what?
These fun games are perfect for those long car rides.
Learning about ants
Ant detectives get a close-up look at life on the hill.
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