Your Child, Ages 7-11

Dear Parents,

It's almost back to school time! Use our checklist to prepare for the first day, and send your child to school with the coolest notebooks and hottest supplies. Also, find out what your child will be learning this year with our grade-by-grade guide.

Is your child involved in after-school sports? Get tips on choosing the right sport for your active child, and learn how to prevent sports-related injuries.

Finally, if you are considering buying a pet, take our quiz to see what breed of dog is best for your family. We also have all the information you need – from pet supplies to treating bites and scratches.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Back to School
Make sure your child is ready to go back to school.

Grade-by-Grade Guide: What Will Your Child Learn This Year? Homework Help by Grade Do You Know the Latest Classroom Lingo? Hot School Supplies for Back to School Back to School in 6 Easy Steps

Back-to-School Checklist for Younger Kids School Bus Safety Rules Coolest Folders and Notebooks for Back to School Top Signs of Trouble for Grades K-8 More on Back to School

Kids & Sports
Find out how to get your child involved in sports.

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Preventing Sports Injuries Is Gymnastics Right for Your Child? Why Most Kids Quit Sports More on Kids and Sports

Family Pets
Whether you own a pet or are looking to buy one, read our tips on pet care.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting a Dog Top 10 Fascinating Pets Essential Pet Supplies Where to Adopt a Cat What's the Best Dog Breed for Your Family?

Purebred vs. Mixed Breed Treating Dog Bites and Cat Scratches Choosing a Veterinarian Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds More on Family Pets

FE Blogs!
Get to know the bloggers on FamilyEducation.com. Read Aliki McElreath's Professor Mom and Todd Lieman's Skadaddle.

It's no secret that I have had a long and tumultuous relationship with school lunches--not the kind you buy, even, but the kind you have to pack, five times/week.
— Aliki McElreath, Professor Mom. Read more