Fear is one of the first emotions a child learns to feel, yet it is one of the least understood. As parents, it can be uncomfortable to witness.

Until a couple of years ago, Lucy Calkins was, to many American teachers and parents, a minor deity. Thousands of U.S. schools used her curriculum, called Units of Study, to teach children to read and ...

As parents, we spend so much time helping our kids succeed on the outside — teaching them words, setting routines, and encouraging good behavior. But there's one skill that quietly shapes whether they ...

Back-to-school season often comes with new routines and expectations. The carefree days of summer can feel far away, and children are suddenly asked to adjust quickly to classroom rules, schedules, ...

A former teacher and a literacy expert team up to compile a list of products and tips to help teach kids to read.