As on math and spelling tests are great, but helping your kids develop certain executive functioning skills will better set them up for success.

4 executive functioning skills that are more important than math or writing

We all want our kids to get As on their math and spelling tests. But helping your kids develop certain non&#x2d;academic skills will better set them up for success—and it’s easier than it sounds.

These 4 skills are way more important for kids than math or writing

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From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

School-age

So you've taught your kid to recite the alphabet song...now what? These fun ABC games for kids will help them start to recognize and print letters.

9 fun ABC games for kids who love playing with letters

So you've taught your kid the ABCs...now what? These fun alphabet games will help them start to recognize letters, which is one step closer to learning to read.

9 fun ABC games for kids

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Learning to read: What age is the “right” age?

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Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

Preschool

Must-read teacher confessions! Are you guilty of any of these things parents do that drive teachers up the wall?

Teacher confessions: 5 things parents shouldn't do

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A day in the life of an elementary teacher

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Bigger Kids

A registered dietitian and mom of two shares her best tips on how to make healthy school lunches kids will gobble right up.

How to pack healthy school lunches your kid will actually eat

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This is actually how much sleep kindergarten kids need

Here's how much sleep kindergarten kids actually need

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Kindergarten

These 4 skills are way more important for kids than math or writing

9 fun ABC games for kids

Teacher confessions: 5 things parents should never do

How to pack a healthy lunch your kid will actually eat

Here's how much sleep kindergarten kids actually need