Your Child, Ages 7-11

Dear Parents,

Getting organized is essential for the upcoming school year. Help your child stay on track with effective time management tools and a homemade chore chart.

A divorce is hard on everyone in your family, especially your child. We've got tips for breaking the news to your child, and information on how it may affect him down the road.

Lastly, do the dog days of summer seem never-ending? Get outside for some fun-filled summer games or plan a family day trip, and squash summer boredom once and for all.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Getting Organized
Start the school year off in an orderly fashion.

10 Ways to Help Get Your Child Organized Assigning and Charting Chores 10 Sanity-Saving Strategies for Parents Busy Mom's Tool Kit

Printable Homework Completion Chart Becoming Organized Make a Chore Chart: A Worksheet for Kids More on Getting Organized

Dealing with Divorce
Find tips to help get you through this difficult time.

Divorce: What to Tell Your Children Behavior Problems May Stem from Divorce The Effect of Divorce on Boys Divorce Advice from Other Parents

Research on Kids of Divorce Involving Your Children in Your New Relationship Dating After Divorce: What it Means for Kids More Divorce Information for Parents

Summer Boredom Busters
Beat the summer boredom blues.

Top Summer Games and Activities for Kids Recommended Reading Lists for All Ages The Summer Solstice Quiz Backyard Science Activities for Kids

Squashing Summer Boredom Family-Friendly Day Trips on What Works Create a Sunny Day Rule More on Summer Boredom

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