Carol Lloyd is the executive editor of GreatSchools and mother to two raucous daughters.
7 questions to ask about a summer camp
Not all summer camps are created equal. Here's how to avoid a summer horror story.
Beyond the sandwich: lunch ideas
Most sandwiches get skipped, tossed, or otherwise disrespected. Give them a break with these high-protein alternatives.
Better bedtime reading
One small change to your read-aloud routine can boost your child's reading and comprehension skills.
Empathy's poster child
Touched by an image of child slaves, a little girl pledges to do something about it — and turns her family upside down.
Build their emotional smarts
Research shows kids with emotional intelligence are happier, healthier, kinder, and more successful – and that's why we're unveiling a whole new section of our parenting website devoted to emotional smarts.
Introducing GreatKids!
Now, in addition to being your favorite online school guide, please consider us your mobile-friendly, go-to source for interesting, credible preK-12 parenting information.
Should your kids aspire to these rock stars?
Short and sweet, this film is an inspirational valentine to why all kids should learn to code.
Using summer to fill in the gaps
Since so many schools have dropped art, electives, science labs, and more, specialty summer camps are picking up the pieces.
If they can afford it — is paying for college a parent's duty?
Paying for college is no small task. When it comes to finances, adulthood, and parents' responsibility for their child's education, determining where to draw the line can be tough.
When "only the best" backfires
Why the most competitive high school may not be right for your teen.
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