It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and guardians. Today’s topic: 6 ...

NEW YORK -- For many children, the first day of school doesn't only mean new teachers and new friends - it can also be a source of anxiety with homework assignments and tests just around the corner.

Rule 1: Establish routines in your home and family life: Children who are expected to start their homework at a given time (right after school, before dinner or after dinner), have a dedicated, quiet ...

Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima. She is a Lima Central Catholic and Tiffin University graduate. Sarah is a ...

WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — “This summer has been a ‘free-for-all,'” said parenting blogger and podcaster Caitlin Houston, which means vacation season was a whole lot of fun! “My favorite part of the ...

Always provide the appropriate routine, environment and support to make your child enjoy the exercise and excel in school, writes JOHN MUTURI Homework is a frequent cause of conflict between parents ...

AUDREY: WELCOME BACK. THE KIDS MAY BE AT SCHOOL THIS MORNING ARE HEADING BACK IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. CHRISTINA: JUST LIKE IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREPARE FOR THE SCHOOL DAY, IT IS ALSO ESSENTIAL TO ...

Harris Cooper, professor of psychology at Duke, reviewed more than 60 studies regarding the amount of time a child might do homework to achieve the optimal results. In a paper, published in 2006, he ...

Start conversations early with your children about how they are feeling about the upcoming school year. Adjust sleep schedules and practice nighttime routines weeks before school starts to ease the ...