Your Child, Ages 0-6

Dear Parents,

Use these tips from other parents to encourage your child to read this summer. Our recommended reading lists and printable bookmarks are great tools to persuade even the most reluctant reader to pick up a book!

From amusement parks to weekend activities, we've got you covered for kid-friendly vacations. Don't forget to bring along our top 10 printables to keep your child busy during your travels this summer.

Lastly, get some advice on improving communication between you and your spouse. Everyone likes to feel appreciated once in a while!

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Summer Reading
Keep your child reading all summer long with these helpful tips and recommended books for all ages.

Reading Is Fun Bookmark Tips to Get Your Kid to Read Promote Summer Reading Great Books to Grow On Recommended Reading Lists

Harry Potter's Sorcerer's Corner How to Keep a Reluctant Reader Reading Top Ways to Get Your Kids to Read First Time Reading a Book Printable More Summer Reading

Summer Travel
Make your summer travel easy with these suggested activities and printables.

Traveling with a Baby Top Kid-Friendly Summer Vacations Dr. Toy's Travel Fun Traveling Mail Kit What's Your Ideal Vacation?

Traveling Shuffle Story Top 10 Family Weekend Activities Top 10 Printables More Travel Fun and Games More Printables

Parent-to-Parent Communication
When it comes to raising kids and keeping a stable home environment, it's important to communicate well with your spouse.

10 Steps to Clear Communication When Parents Divorce Having a Great Marriage Appreciating Your Spouse The 9 Steps to Stepfamily Success Treasuring Your Past

Housework Hurdles Staying Close When Your Spouse Has to Travel Appreciating Your Spouse Quiz Making the Most of Your Time Together

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

I came up with a few ways to keep kids entertained on long trips, and thought it might be helpful to list them here, for the benefit of all of those with summer travel plans.
-- Aliki McElreath, Professor Mom. Read more

Tired of the Same Old Menu?
Try this Summer Tomato Platter. Find hundreds of other healthy ideas to spice things up in your kitchen in our recipe database.

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Is Your Home Energy-Efficient?
An energy-efficient home can save you hundreds of dollars in energy costs, while doing some good for the environment. Find out if your home is energy-efficient, and then get energy-saving tips to cut down on your bills.

Birthday Gift Giving Guide
Finding that special birthday gift no longer has to be stressful. These lists of top ten birthday gift ideas for kids ages 0-6 will stimulate your creativity. Plus we have unique ideas for baby's first birthday and the year your child turns sweet sixteen.