Parenting and family news, picked by parents

A SCHOOL has become the first in Britain to use an electronic translator More...

The Department of Health sends an apology letter to the parents of a boy branded More...

Check out this hand 'map' designed to help children who need a boost with their social skills. More...

Summer-born children are more likely to fail their exams, be victimised by bullies and have special needs, according to a study. More...

My very proud mummy moment as my not so little girl prepares to leave primary school *gulp* More...

Parenting groups have criticised Tesco for selling a mini-skirt as part of a school uniform range aimed at girls as young as nine... More...

Encouraging your child’s reading may be more important than you realise - whether it’s story books, magazines, comics or instruction manuals, the written word is everywhere. Help them to enjoy learning about language with these top tips on when, where, and how to get into reading. More...

Are you comfortable talking to your young child about sex? How do you respond when they ask you about it? We look into why it’s important to be open and honest about sex from an early age, and how to react when they start asking those questions – with tips on what to say and how to say it. More...

Having a good relationship with your child’s teacher can create an important link between home and school. Learn about some of the different ways to stay connected - from helping out with lessons to simply sharing your views with the teacher, there are many different ways to get involved. More...

Homework piling up? Anxious or emotional? Imagine how they feel! Learn how to help your children with their homework in a way that makes them feel supported, with tips for creating the right environment and manageable methods for getting it all done. More...

When your child starts at a new school, you may be just as nervous about it as they are! We offer some helpful advice to help you and your child cope with making new friends and facing new challenges – plus, ideas on what to do if things don’t go as smoothly as you planned. More...

Sometimes children are labelled as naughty or disruptive when in fact they have differing learning needs – identifying these needs can help them to progress happily both in and out of school. Learn the signs to look out for, what to do next and where to get support. More...

Are you still reeling from your last parents' evening? Already dreading the next one? We talk about the best ways to prepare for parents' evening, practically and emotionally, in order to get the most possible benefit for you and your child. More...

Obesity may be linked to finding that one in four black girls and one in 10 white girls in the US develop breasts by age seven More...

Science assessments - which this year only tested a small sample - suggest pupils have been drilled to pass tests in previous years. More...

Engaging, colourful and stimulating virtual world for primary school children, with daily games and puzzles to develop hand-eye coordination, problem solving, vocabulary and more. More...

Back to school memories and a fab product tip. More...

Budget-conscious parents might be tempted by cut-price school uniforms, but should they have ethical concerns about how they were sourced and who produced them? More...

*hands up* I'm probably the least organised mummy in the playground.. in fact, in the world! All tips gratefully received ;-) More...

Can you believe the holidays will soon be over and another school year will be upon us? For some this will be music to your ears and you will be thankful that you have indeed survived the holidays! For others it will be back to early mornings and no longer like a weekend morning, every morning ;) Then there are those for whom this September will be their little one's first day of school - ever! Getting organised well in advance is a must - here's our back to school to-do list. More...

Thousands of children started school today, but for me there was only one. This is my little boys experience of his first day at school; including 'dragonflies' in his tummy. More...

Teachers' expectations may reinforce gender gap in school performance More...

Love dragons? Make your own with this 'how to make a model dragon' tutorial! More...

Failing primary schools will be converted into academies in a drive to improve education standards in England, Michael Gove signals today. More...

What I want mini to know before he starts "big school" More...

Scientist Robert Kernstock Shares Tips for Inspiring an Interest in Kids' Minds Read more by CBS Interactive staff on CBS News' Eye on Parenting. More...

One in four state primary schools in England has no male teacher, statistics show. More...

It was the boys first day at school today...... More...

I'm trying to encourage my youngest how to read and write - not easy when he's not too interested! More...

Oh yes, now my two bous have been at school four days, I consider myself an expert! More...

Moan About Men is a site for women who want to discuss their lives, loves and issues. They asked a few moms to talk about their children starting (or returning to school) ..... More...

It’s that time of year again and we galvanise ourselves for the next semester of crazy mornings, getting up, bleary eyed, getting the kids ready and off to school then us off to work or home to “do” …whatever your More...

Survey shows children brought up 'in cotton wool', when they need boisterous play, say experts More...

Long division and multiplication have been replaced in schools by new methods - leaving many parents scratching their heads. More...

With 4 young children to raise, and a desire to be a stay at home mother (I really don't see the point in having to work to pay somebody else to take care of my children) the onus really is on my other half to provide for his family. And at this point, I should mention, that this was a joint decision, and one that we both feel very strongly about. (AND my OH does a fantastic job of providing, by the way!)..... More...

Why am I made to feel the odd one out because I enjoy my childrens company? More...

Are you viewing primary schools ready for your little one starting next year? This is our guide to some of the questions you should think about asking! More...

Tens of thousands of pupils are falling behind in English or maths by the time they leave primary school, official figures showed today More...

Do you give extra punishment if your child gets detention? More...

All children are unique, they are wonderful souls and a joy to be around. But what do you do when your children are bright? More...

Should parents be taking a more active role in educating their children? What do you think? More...

Today was Simba’s first ever Christmas play, his first year at nursery. To say I was apprehensive about it would have been an understatement. I was bricking it for him. I had a pretty good idea how it was going to go, my brother did too, he even said to me why is he doing it when you know on the day he wont. More...

So according to this article Debenhams, a pretty high end department store have conducted research which suggests teachers are getting expensive presents, on average £50 is spent on teachers, according to this research. More...

How caring, gifted teaching can make a difference in the life of an autistic child. More...

According to a report in the daily mail almost half of parents have to result to bribery to get there children to read, bribery methods including TV, the computer and sweets. More...

Parents admitted to using TV, the computer and sweets as incentives. Nine out of ten teachers surveyed are concerned that children are not reading enough. More...

A mothers descripton and experience of Dyspraxia More...

In which I celebrate success in finally getting TB to enjoy reading. More...

Blog post about the latest reports on Education Secretary challenging the current laws on teacher contact with pupils. More...

Blog post on the great homework debate. More...

My son is 4yrs old and has been in Reception class since September '10. He seems to get a lot of work home, but then so do we as his parents... what do you think? More...

Great fun and easy to make.... More...

Now that he's really starting to enjoy reading, what do I give my almost 7 year old to read? More...

We've had a bullying incident this week ;-( More...

It's school report time.... More...

The school have withdrawn the reading recovery program as they have no funds.... More...

Two-shift day and use of empty Woolworths stores among ideas to cope with surge in primary age pupils More...

Nicola Benedetti, 25, a former BBC Young Musician of the Year, told Radio Times that many children are “aimless” and do not understand the value of hard work. More...