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School is canceled here for the rest of the year—and I’m grieving for my child

I'm grieving for the loss of these rites of passage that guide our kids so steadily into the next phase of their lives.

5 expert tips to get the most of online learning resources

Yes, kids are getting a lot more screen time right now—here's how to do it right.

To the mom who didn’t expect to be homeschooling her kids right now

A note of encouragement from a homeschooling mama.

Preschool tips: 5 ways parents can get their kids excited to go to school

Don't try to stop the crying.

Senator Kamala Harris wants a longer school day to help working parents

She wants to fix the childcare gap so many parents are struggling with.

How sick is too sick to go to school?

If we kept them home for every sneeze and cough they'd never go to school.

Here’s what to do if your kid doesn’t like school, according to a Montessori teacher

1. Don't panic!

This is how to make your morning routines for school easier—and less hectic

2. Solicit good intentions.

11 important phrases that help you connect with your child’s teachers

2. "Do you need anything for the class?"

My back-to-school morning routine revamp starts this September

And how I'm going to make it happen.

8 back-to-school hacks that’ll save you time, mama

The busy season is about to begin.

Dear teachers: You are my hero

You are relentless. You are inspiring. You are shaping an empathetic, open-minded and diverse generation. You make our lives as parents so much better.

The joyful, illiterate kindergartners of Finland

The country's early-childhood education program indeed places a heavy emphasis on "joy," which along with play is explicitly written into the curriculum as a learning concept. "There's an old Finnish saying," Holappa said. "Those things you learn without joy you will forget easily."

What you need to know about parenting a child with dyslexia

First of all, stop beating yourself up.

How to avoid the school lunch slump—and keep kids excited for their meal

Plus, some of our favorite recipes.

To the mama whose child is struggling at school, you are a good parent

Your child's struggles at school are not a reflection of your parenting.

The cost of daycare is almost as much as rent in some cities

You can only stretch a dollar so far before something breaks.

How to choose the right preschool for your child

There's no one, right answer, and there are no perfect preschools., but there are many great preschools out there that can be "just right" for your child.

5 ways parents can partner with teachers throughout the school year

It takes hard work and involvement to ensure today's students progress as individuals.

12 ways to ease the back to school transition—for kids with big feelings (and you too)

If transitions are hard on your child—and your child is hard on you—try these strategies to help them cope, and find a way to cope yourself.