Why don’t we have more Success for All schools?
Success for All has the nation’s best record for improving elementary schools. So why do teachers resist?
Marguerite Kelly’s gift guide for kids
So many holidays jammed together this year might make it hard to buy. But Marguerite Kelly has ideas.
To swaddle or not to swaddle?
The baby-soothing technique has come under fire in recent months — is it safe to bundle your infant?
Family Filmgoer reviews the new ‘The Hunger Games’ film
Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, Katniss and Peeta return to the arena in the eagerly awaited sequel.
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discussed the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
Help a child learn to become a giver
Learning to give is not as easy as it may seem. Here’s how to help a child become a generous kid.
Fun things to do with kids this weekend
Theater, Quidditch, ice skating. There are many things to do with kids this weekend.
U.Md. women’s lacrosse coach balances work, family
Cathy Reese has interwoven her deep love for — and attachment to — U.Md. athletics and her family life
Why I showed my sons the Zapruder film
Anniversary gives parents an opportunity to talk to kids about history and humanity.
How to teach your son to do it all in the potty
Her son has one major problem with potty training. Marguerite Kelly advises how to fix the problem.
Let the Internet name your baby, or your baby panda
Just like many modern would-be parents, the National Zoo’s Mei Xiang is crowdsourcing what to call her cub.
Dinovember: We should create magical worlds for our kids
These parents pretend their kids’ dinosaurs come to life at night. Why don’t we all play along?
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Best Man Holiday’ and more
Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, a romantic comedy sequel, plus “The Book Thief.”
Want to stay in touch with ex’s dysfunctional family
They may have moved on, but she wants to keep in touch with her ex husband’s nieces and nephews.
Let’s ask parents if they care about 2014 test results
Testing is a mess.
Six fun things to do with kids this weekend
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From E.T. to a civil war play, the area is packed with fun for kids and families this weekend.
Teens are tough. Try raising them when your spouse is sick.
A father’s lessons in coping with a sick wife and defiant teens.
Tips for parents juggling a sick spouse and a truculent teen
Be honest, but you don’t have to share everything. If your kid says he doesn’t want to know, respect that.
A round-up of new parenting books
Selections include work/life balance, reaching children with autism and essays about being a good mother
Why my boys will never play football
Incognito is just the latest step in realizing football will not be a part of my kids’ sports lives.
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Thor: The Dark World’
Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, the continuing adventure of the Norse-god superhero.
Read this, not that: “The Line” vs. Zuckerberg’s “Dot”
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One book is clever and sparks a child’s imagination. The other does the opposite.
Boy with autism illustrates children’s book
Karl Gabriel’s pictures featured in “Shine,” a book about letting your inner light come through.
Parents, stop worrying about a 4.0 in second grade
Parents can forget that grades aren’t the point of education; learning is.
How to help angry post-divorce sister and her children
How to help a sister very angry after a divorce, and her children who are the focus of her anger.
Fun things to do with kids this weekend
Ice skating, museum hopping, animal saving: it’s all on the docket for kids and their parents this weekend.
She writes the blog on parenting while chronically ill
This mom with a chronic disease works hard to be a parent, and to advocate for herself
Mathematical ability seems to be evident even in infancy
Also, a new book relies on common experiences to explain scientific principles.
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Free Birds’
Movie reviews with kids in mind. Also reviewed this week: ‘Ender’s Game’ and ‘Last Vegas.’
Five things to do with kids this weekend.
Toss your pumpkin, make crafts among artwork, see a play. Many happenings with kids this weekend.
Handy Guide: Choosing a bottle for your baby
With so many choices, it can be hard for new parents to know whether a basic model will suffice or they need all the bells and whistles of a higher-end bottle.
How to talk to teens about family finances
A single mom worries about telling teens about family finances.
Take the sexy out of Halloween; return the holiday to kids
It’s time to speak up against how grown-ups have hijacked the holiday.
Gansler not responsible for others’ kids. Aren’t we all?
Doug Gansler argues he isn’t responsible for other people’s kids. Aren’t we all?
Half of all babies use a computer or smartphone before age 2. Here’s why that’s bad.
A major pediatric association released strict guidelines on kids and media ... the same day as a new report detailing how much time young children spend online.
Why is it still so hard to diagnose ADHD?
School personnel play a big role in diagnosing the disorder, but they may not be best equipped for the job.
Leave the mobile tracking out of trick-or-treat
If parents are indeed keeping tabs on their kids on Halloween, we’ve reached a new low in helicopter era.
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘All Is Lost’ and more
Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, Robert Redford is stranded at sea in an unusual, mesmerizing film.
Fun things to do with kids this weekend
There is endless fun waiting for you and your kids this weekend, from a horse show to a costume symphony
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discussed the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
How to help an incredibly shy son
Her 20-year-old son has never had a close friend. Marguerite Kelly offers this mom some advice.
Warrior moms fight Down Syndrome stereotypes
Much to celebrate in Down Syndrome Awareness month, but moms find more work to be done
Saucy tradition: Tomatoes bind family
MaryLynn Haase and her husband, Greg, of Arlington, Va. spend their late summers cooking 750 pounds of tomatoes into sauce. The Fold's Whitney Leaming spends "sauce day" with the family and their friends to find out how, and why.
Should babies have breast milk at any cost?
Women are obtaining milk over the Internet. Are we pushing mothers too hard to feed babies breast milk?
Can physical activity help kids do better in school?
Yes, studies say, they will test better. But whether being active helps them learn better is still unresolved.
Moms have favorites, and the preference lasts into old age
A study suggests doctors and others should recognize this continuing favoritism as mothers grow older.
D.C. on best places to trick-or-treat list.
A new survey ranks Washington D.C. eighth best city to trick or treat. What are your traditions?
Carolyn Hax: Handling a divide over discipline
A husband who believes in spanking and a wife who doesn’t: It’s time for a conversation and mutual respect.
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