About Parenting School Age Children: Sibling Favoritism, Math Anxiety, and More

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Parenting School Age Children Parenting School Age Children School Family Life Health & Development From Katherine Lee, your Guide to Parenting School Age Children Do you favor one of your children more than the other(s)? Have you ever experienced sibling favoritism when you were a kid? Also in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter, how to handle math anxiety in kids (and why it's important to address this problem as soon as possible); fun math skill-building activities you can do at home; and a new report that shows that more parents and caregivers are taking kids to the ER for possible head injuries. More Kids are Being Treated for Head Injuries According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of kids being taken to the ER for possible head injuries has risen by 60 percent in the last 10 years -- and that's a good thing... Read more Helping a Child with Math Anxiety If your child has expressed anxiety about math or seems to be having trouble with the subject, read "What is Math Anxiety and How Can You Help a Child Who Has It?" for ideas on how you can help. It's important that math anxiety is addressed early, before your child is trying to learn more and more difficult math concepts... Read more Do You Favor One of Your Kids Over the Other(s)? I recently read an interesting Time magazine cover story that explored a rather taboo subject among parents: the idea that we may favor one of our children over his or her sibling or siblings... Read more 7 Everyday Math Activities at Home The best way to build up your child's math skills and help her boost confidence in her ability to do math is by incorporating numbers into your ordinary routines. Here are some ideas for ways to play with numbers at home... Read more See More About:  elementary math  math games  K-6 Children Ads Children Math Math Games Kids Children Art School Parenting Featured Articles Halloween Fun! Halloween Invitations to Make or Print Great Kids' Halloween Costumes Tips for Halloween Safety Homemade Costume Ideas Solutions for Sibling Rivalry and Fighting   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Katherine Lee Parenting School Age Children Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting School Age Children newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Best Immune System Boosters How to Handle Defiant Children Kids' Chores Guide, Age-by-Age How to Teach Kids About Money Fall Beauty Makeover for Moms Advertisement