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Just because you can do everything for them, doesn't mean you should.

The Tetra Society of North America is a nonprofit that recruits skilled volunteers to create customized assistive devices for persons with physical disabilities.

According to recent studies, the number of children in the United States diagnosed with autism each year is now 1 in 100, higher than a previous estimate of 1 in 150.

Mealtimes with picky eaters can turn into a battle of wills, especially when there are vegetables on the menu.

Helicopter parents micro-manage their children's lives to try and protect them from real life. Unfortunately, this can hinder the child's ability to learn independence.

As more college students try online classes, it is essential to know more about how to become a successful student outside the traditional classroom environment.

Kids often shut down when faced with a problem or obstacle. How can you help them develop the skills to face challenges confidently?

You can happily raise your independent child, just remember to teach him when to lead and when to follow with rules, reason and consistency.

Read about some simple ways we can all contribute to conserving the earth while saving money.

Even the busiest parents can take advantage of household chores and turn them into learning opportunities for children of all ages.

The purpose of the Practical Life curriculum in Montessori is to teach concentration, coordination, control, independence, and order to lay the foundation for learning.

Welcome to the teen years. It is a time when parents can enjoy helping their growing children become the independent, self-sufficient adults they are meant to be.

Maria Montessori, the first Italian woman doctor, while working with children in the early 1900's created an educational philosophy and method now know as Montessori.

As long as the kitchen environment remains safe, cooking with children can be an experience filled with learning, experimenting, and sharing.