Charity Ferreira is a senior editor at GreatSchools and the mom of a middle schooler.
Vacation reads for 4th graders
A hint o' humor, a splash of suspense, and a large slice of storytelling combine to make these books the ones your child will enjoy delving into — for fun — while school is out.
Vacation reads for 7th graders
Stories of fantastical powers and glimpses into other kids' realities that perfectly suit the pleasure-reading tastes of young teens.
Vacation reads for 5th graders
Want to get your child reading for fun while school's out? Start with these entertaining and captivating page-turners.
Vacation reads for 1st graders
Tales of imaginative cats, surprise superheroes, and friends working together that will enthrall your child (and keep 'em reading while school's out).
Busted! Does punishment teach kids to lie?
Research suggests a surprising relationship between kids' lying and punishment: a punitive disciplinary style may teach kids to be less honest.
Kids' tics, twitches, and bad habits
Young kids are prone to all sorts of bad habits and repetitive behaviors — some more disruptive than others. Here’s what the experts say.
12 tips for raising truthful kids
Parents rate honesty as the quality they most want to teach their children. We asked the experts for their best advice for raising honest kids.
Little white lies
Has your child heard you tell any of these “harmless” fibs? Experts say you may be teaching your child that lying is okay.
Creating a dream study space for your child
Even the most homework-averse kids will want to hit the books when you set up a special space just for them. (Bonus: These tips might improve your home office, too.)
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