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Explore Featured Debunking the Belief That Earlier Is Better Pre-K English Language Arts Tips Kindergarten Math Skills In elementary school, your child experiences many changes, including shifting friendships, a stronger sense of their own beliefs, and more rigorous academics. Explore Featured 5 Minutes to Spare: Elementary School 3rd Grade Math Tips 4th Grade English Language Arts Skills Middle schoolers start experiencing more strenuous coursework while developing a their sense of self and facing stronger influence of their peers. Explore Featured Middle School Mania 6 Do’s and Don’ts to Prepare Kids for Middle School Frenemies Teaching Middle Schoolers to Take Responsibility High schoolers are on their way to becoming independent adults and must adopt the responsibilities that go along with these changes. Your support is still as important as ever. Explore Featured Guiding Our Children Through Transitions: High School 10th Grade Math Skills 12th Grade: School Counselor Guide How much, or how little, to be involved is just one of the many relationship changes you’ll have as your child leaves high school. Support their independence no matter where they’re going after high school. Explore Featured Guide to Continuing Education After High School: Sorting Through the Options Is My Teen Academically Prepared for College? How to Know 8 Life Skills Your Teen Needs Before Moving Out Topics Academics Academics Social & Emotional Health & Wellness Financial Literacy College & Career Understanding the concepts your children are learning in school can help you support them at home. Find ways to support them from Pre-K all the way through high school. Explore Featured “I Hate Math” – Ways to Instill a Love of Math in Kids How to Teach Your Kids Math 5th Grade English Language Arts Skills Research shows that those with higher social-emotional skills have better attention skills and fewer learning problems, and are generally more successful in academic and workplace settings. Like any math or English skills, these skills can be taught and grow over time. Explore Featured Eight Ways to Bring Mindfulness into Your Family Supporting Social & Emotional Development Supporting Impulse Control for Kids Ages 5-8 Proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and physical activity can all impact academic performance and overall mental and physical wellness. Support healthy behaviors at any age. Explore Featured Tough Talks: How to Have a Positive Influence on Your Child’s Body Image How to Develop Healthy Habits 7th Grade Physical Health Understanding how to manage finances is an important part of your child’s growth and ultimate independence. Like any skill, financial literacy needs to be taught. Explore Featured What’s the Best Approach to Giving Kids Allowance? FAFSA 101 7 Tips for Finding Scholarships There’s perhaps no bigger change than graduating high school. No matter the path, there are still ways to support your child’s journey to adulthood. Explore Featured 5 Ways to Make Transferring From a Two-Year College to a Four-Year College Easier 6 Skills Needed for All Jobs Regardless of Field Avoiding “Summer Melt” and Supporting Low-Income Students the Summer Before College Stay Informed PRODUCED BY: Explore Your Toolkit Additional Resources Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service State of Parenting Poll Goal to be Greater School Year’s Resolution Supporting Our Students © 2020 Copyright NBCUniversal...