Editor’s Note: As families, classrooms and workplaces become more racially and ethnically diverse, some parents wonder if they should raise their child to speak more than one language at home. Stay-at-home dad and author Barack Levin, who is Israeli and whose wife is French, describes how his family came to a decision about whether or not they should teach their American-born son French and Hebrew, as well as English.
"Did I get any mail today, huh Mom, huh?" my 10-year-old asked impatiently.
"What makes you think you’re going to get mail? Did you write someone a letter?"
A trip to Appalachian Ski Mountain is just what you need to get your family fueled for some North Carolina winter fun.
Wetting the bed while spending the night at a friend’s house can be embarrassing. Waking up nightly to change the sheets can be frustrating.
My fifth-grader has never found school to be easy. In the past, he has kept his head above water because I have worked with him a lot. This year, my son’s teacher doesn’t want parents to help with homework. He can’t always handle it on his own, so I’ve had to explain some of the work to him.
When it comes to sports and children, one of the biggest decisions is what sport to choose. There are many different options in the Charlotte area, so you should first narrow the field by considering if your child will prefer an individual sport or a team sport.
Slumber parties are an important rite of passage in a child's life. How do you make the first experience a positive one?
Is there a way I can improve my 9-year-old daughter’s writing skills? She is a brilliant reader, but her writing skills are below average according to the teacher. She never is "in the mood" to write, even on my laptop.
In North Carolina public schools, children who turn 5 by Aug. 31 are eligible to start school that year.
Giving our children an education includes more than the three Rs they learn in school.
The fundamentals of handwriting are still introduced to children as early as age 3. But the progression of penmanship education — from print to cursive — is being interrupted by technology.
Do head lice have your child scratching her head? It’s estimated 10 percent of the school-age children have lice. Use these tips to find out if your child is one of them:
Many families struggle to find the time to be together and exercise, but a few moments of playful activity and fun as a family can give everyone a boost of energy.
At school, children certainly spend time learning the three R’s, but what about the three E’s?
For the third straight year, our kid testers played through an avalanche of fun and games.
Great learning products to boost your preschooler's language skills.
Tips for helping your preschooler prepare to read.
Many parents are conflicted about when to talk to their children about their adoption. We shed some light on how/when to do it.
Cool is the name of the game for kids ages seven and older. Find the top recommendations from the National Parenting Publications Awards for this age group.
Kids five and older love toys that make them feel like bigger kids. We've got the top choices from the National Parenting Publications Awards.
Tips and helpful hints on how to make the first trip to the dentist a great success
Your kids will enjoy this easy holiday craft that will end up on the table, not the fridge!
Board games are fun for everyone. See what the National Parenting Publications Awards choose for all ages and stages.
Tips for talking to little ones about self-exploration, nudity and 'private; parts.
