Your Child, Ages 0-6

Dear Parents,

Being back in the classroom means your child will be exposed to lots of yucky germs. Print off this flu fighter's guide for tips to help keep him healthy.

Preschool is important because it teaches your child how to socialize with others. Get expert advice that will encourage your child to make friends and help her learn to get along.

Lastly, celebrate the changing of the seasons with some fall-inspired activities and colorful autumn crafts.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Avoiding Sickness
Germs are one thing your child does not need to share.

Printable Flu Fighter's Guide
When to Keep a Sick Child Home from School
Modern Hygiene: Are We Too Clean for Our Own Good?
Cold and Flu Resources for Your Family
Reading, Writing, and Sneezing: Sick Kids at School
Dealing with Ear Infections in Children
10 Simple Ways to Prevent Colds and the Flu
More on Healthy Kids

Preschooler Socialization
Making friends is an important part of preschool.

Your Preschooler: The Social Observer
Expert Advice: Preschool and Socializing Options
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Preschoolers?
Teaching Your Preschooler to Get Along
Expert Advice: The Benefits of Preschool
Helping Your Child Make Friends
Preschool Cliques
Preventing Prejudice in Your Preschooler
More on Your Preschooler

Fall-Inspired Crafts and Activities
Use the colors of fall for some artsy inspiration.

Top 10 Fall-Inspired Crafts and Activities
Fantastic Fall Apple Recipes
Autumn Leaves Scrapbook
Framed Flowers and Leaves
Autumn Craft Activities
Going on a Fall Scavenger Hunt
Printable Fall Coloring Page
More Autumn and Fall Activities for Fun and Learning

New on FE! Stay up-to-date on current news and trends by visiting our Top Stories page! Some of our recent stories include:

Poll: School Flu

When do you keep your kids home from school? Weigh in now!

15%   Any fever over 98.6º F.
40%   If they're running a fever over
  100º F.
29%   If they're throwing up.
12%   If they say their sick.
4%   Only if they're turning purple.

What's new in the FamilyEducation blogs:

"Going forward, not too many kids will know how to write in cursive, sadly. Thanks to new Common Core State Standards that 41 states have adopted, cursive is optional in the curriculum of most schools, and several states, including Indiana and Hawaii, have said they're dropping cursive lessons."

--Erin, the Chatterbox