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Helping children get in shape has become big business. Fitness training for kids is sweeping the country. But before you decide on a program, do the research first.

Children need to stay active and eat wisely to prevent childhood obesity and to grow healthily.

Many gifted children are faced with challenges in socialization. Although unique, it is possible for gifted kids to make friends and grow up socially happy.

There are many items that need to be assessed before entering your child into a pre-school setting. Besides the facility, take a look at the teachers and staff.

Caring for autistic children creates exceptional financial strains on U.S. families, says a new study by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. for Easter Seals.

The first in a series of articles for those considering homeschooling.

It is well known that students have learning styles, but teachers have teaching styles, too. Both need to be considered for a truly successful homeschooling experience.

Learning at home can be an ideal solution for many families, whether following the normal school curriculum, or choosing your own style of education.

Here are some tips to help parents decide if a child is geared for team sports or individual sports.

Books that teach and delight, toys that draw on the imagination, crafts that develop fine motor skills, and equipment that promote health are all perfect toddler gifts.

Since the majority of peer socialization occurs at school, the classroom is the ideal place to include social skills training for autistic students.

Many parents want to give their child a popular name but also a unique identity. These nicknames will make well-known boy's names sound new and original.

Psycho-Geometrics, a system of categorizing people into personality types, can be used to develop a deeper understanding of the characters you are writing about.

Necessity dictates you remove your child from Public School late in their elementary years to ensure academic success, but how do you transition to homeschooling?

Supporters and skeptics of Indigo children debate this phenomenon.

Fall is the time of year when football gears up for the season. Kids everywhere have likely been practicing, and now it's game time. Help keep your child safe.

A play-based curriculum is now widely considered to be the most appropriate approach for facilitating young children's learning and development.

Lucy Wyndham-Read is a personal trainer & TV presenter and runs an online fitness consultancy. We spoke to her about becoming a trainer, and the highs & lows of the job.

Often it's difficult to pinpoint why a child is failing in school, but here are ten basic causes of academic failure with offered solutions.