Parenting Articles – for Parents of Children in Elementary School

Parenting Articles: Grade School Age

These parenting articles contain useful tips from the experts. Help for problems like peer pressure and bullies, which often start when kids are in elementary school.

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  Reward System for Parents of Kids with ADHD 

  Tips for how to implement the Kid Pointz point and reward program for parents of children with ADHD. Kid Pointz helps add structure and make parenting easier. Read more »

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  Sharing and Caring 

  Find out when to start teaching the important principles of sharing and caring. Read more »

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  Sibling Rivalry, As Old as Cain and Abel 

  Dealing with sibling rivalry can be frustrating. Get parenting tips that work well for sibling rivalry and help your children overcome jealousy and competition. Read more »

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  Sleep: How Much is Enough? 

  How much sleep should your children be getting each night? Getting enough sleep, at any age, is important for good health and performance. Read more »

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  Sleepovers Using SuperNanny Techniques 

  Ah, the "joys" of hosting sleepovers at your house; however, you don't have to dread sleepovers anymore if you put to use some SuperNanny techniques. Read more »

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  Staying Connected 

  For parents today, it seems that staying connected is more difficult than ever before. Finding ways to stay connected is imperative when raising kids. Read more »

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  Student Behavior 

  Is your child misbehaving in school? Find out what can you do to help your child improve her school behavior Read more »

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  Successful Reward Plans for Elementary Schoolers 

  6 steps to a successful reward plan. Find tips to improve your child's behavior and develop a close bond at the same time. Read more »

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  Successful Single Parenting 

  Parenting is a tough job for everyone. Add in being a single parent, and those challenges can be even more profound. Read more »

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  Summer Camp: Fun and Learning 

  Learn about different types of summer camps that allow children to have a great time while keeping their minds engaged. Read more »

Tips for Parents with Elementary Schoolers

Learn parenting tips that work today, for success in the years to come. With feedback from other parents and tips from the experts, you’re sure to find parenting styles that are a good fit for your family. Sibling rivalry and kids’ health usually get worse in elementary school years, and new issues like peer pressure and bullies are just starting. Find out how to overcome these issues, and how to deal with things like behavior problems. Our parenting tips and articles will guide you through using positive discipline, while giving your children the tools they need for life.