School and Learning

By Kate Wehr

Looking for the best YouTube channels for kids in 2024? Here are our favorite kid-friendly YouTube channels that are educational and fun to watch.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

As the new school year approaches, our list of the best educational websites for kindergarten children and pre-schoolers will help you get your child off to the very best start with their learning - while having fun in the process!

By L. Elizabeth Forry

Starting high school is a rite of passage for teens, but for many it can be a daunting and challenging time. Here are tips for parents to help ease their child's worries about starting high school.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

To make you smile and prepare for the back-to-school frenzy, we’ve compiled 30 of the best back-to-school memes guaranteed to make you LOL.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

While the back-to-school season can be exciting for some students, it can be anxiety inducing for others. As a parent, we want to everything we can to help our children succeed. We've gathered the top tips for quelling your child's back-to-school anxiety.

By Jennifer Caffelle

With another school year approaching, it's time to restock the kiddos' school supplies. Choosing the right backpack for your child can help set them up for success. Here are our top picks for the best backpacks for kids for school this year.

By Jennifer Caffelle

As the COVID pandemic winds down, many graduations are being celebrated in person this year; however, virtual graduations are still happening in many areas. Here are our favorite ideas for celebrating a virtual graduation with friends and family this year.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Whether they are in kindergarten or a senior in high school, a tutor can provide additional support that a parent or teacher might not be able to give. Here are three signs to look out for to help determine whether your child needs a tutor.

Here are some basic tips for improving and troubleshooting the remote learning experience – for everyone!

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

With all that parents have going on in their lives, it’s easy to put off the college savings process. Thankfully, there is now an extremely easy way to start saving for college, thanks to Backer.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Educational YouTube channels and videos are a powerful tool for remote learning, and are a great way to give kids produtive screen time. Here are 20 of our current favorite YouTube channels for kids.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Use this sample schedule to make a daily plan for homeschooling activities. Having a schedule and doing your best to stick to it reduces stress and anxiety for homeschooling kids and parents alike, and is a great way to give kids the academics, social-emotional activities, and creative time they need.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Education was not made to be one size fits all, so there are several things to consider before you build a homeschool schedule. Knowing which factors to consider, how to implement the schedule, and how to stick to the schedule are all important. We'e also included a free, printable homeschool schedule you can use for the 2020 school year.

By Elisa Cinelli

Whether your child will enroll in distance learning or you’re all-out homeschooling this year, you’ll want to set up your home with the supplies you need. We've got the ultimate homeschool supply list including everything you'll need to set up a learning space, school supplies, learning materials, and technology and electronics.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

More families than ever are deciding to give homeschooling a try, but it can be overwhelming at first. We've partnered with Study.com to develop a step-by-step action guide to help you get started with homeschooling.

By Julie Mason

It’s important to have an open and honest conversation with your child about what to expect this upcoming school year. A former teacher and family therapist weigh in on how to talk to your kids whether they are going back in person, remote learning, or doing some combination of the two.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

We are facing one of the most challenging decisions of all as we consider options for the model of schooling that best fits the needs of both our children and our overall family structure. As moms navigate the educational decisions of this unprecedented time, there is one thing that we can and should follow to make the best decision for our families, and that is our mom gut.

As temperatures rise and summer swings into full effect, don’t be overwhelmed with keeping your children on track. Incorporate some of these simple ideas to help keep your kids engaged and learning all summer.