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Information for parents and caregivers
April, 2009
If your family's evenings seem to revolve around one kind of screen or another, try celebrating TV Turnoff Week, April 20-26. Put down the remote, log off the computer, and stash the video games. You'll be surprised at how much fun your family can have.
General Health
Finding the Right Read
Get guidelines on choosing books that match a child's interests, maturity, and reading level.
Helping Reluctant Readers
For many kids, reading doesn't come easily. But getting to know letters, their sounds, and words is an important basis for learning.
Motivating Kids to Be Active
Parents can help instill a love of activity and help kids make it a part of their everyday routine.
Elementary Schoolers
Helping Your Gradeschooler With Homework
Parents can help reinforce and extend classroom learning and teach kids important study skills.
Is Your Child Too Busy?
Some kids have too much to do and not enough time to do it.
For Kids: What Kids Say About Being Busy
Find out what children say in this article for kids.
See you next month!
Important Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
Content last updated April 15, 2009
