Here's a collection of feature articles from past issues of South Florida Parenting addressing general school-related concerns.

After School Care | Childare Referral Agencies | College Planning | Charter Schools/School Choice | Daycare/Child Care Licensing | Education Resources | Educational Assessment | Exceptional Student Education | | | Gifted Education | | Homework Help | Homeschool Support | Learning Disabilities | Montessori Method | Private School Resources | Public School Resources | Resources for Parents | School Safety | Speech/Language Problems | Virtual Schools |

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Learning the basics
10 important educational activities for preschoolers

Kids Managing Their Time Well? It is Possible.
Think it's impossible for children to manage time for themselves? Think again.

How to Protect Your Child's Property at School
Each day our children head out the door and go to school equipped with expensive backpacks, clothing, books and other items.

Great study skills, a key to school success
As the school year kicks back in, plenty of parents will be moaning – to each other, at least – that their children have too much homework. Meanwhile, children in schools across the country are failing to keep up.

Ten tips for nurturing children's musical talent
Not every kid is the next American Idol. But some of those who aren't might find their way to an alternative rock band, a hip-hop group or even a philharmonic orchestra. They might just enjoy singing in a chorus in high school or playing the piano or guitar on their own for fun throughout their lives. Music-making is still valuable, even if your child is not fated to be a rock star. Here are 10 tips from the American Music Conference on how to nurture your child's musical spirit.

Private School Resources
Florida Department of Education

Virtual Schools
Florida Virtual School

Speech & Language Problems
NATIONAL/STATE RESOURCES

Public School Resources
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

College Planning
College Planning

Gifted Education
NATIONAL RESOURCES

Educational Assessment
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)

Private Military Schools
Most private schools hold an open house or provide tours upon request. Call individual schools for an appointment or open house dates.

Miami-Dade County Private Schools
Most private schools hold an open house or provide tours upon request. Call individual schools for an appointment or open house dates.

Palm Beach County Private Schools
Most private schools hold an open house or provide tours upon request. Call individual schools for an appointment or open house dates.

Charter Schools/School Choice
Charter Schools/ School Choice

Conquering School Anxiety & Test Stress
What parent hasn't heard their child complain of a stomachache, headache or just generally not feeling well on a school morning, only to learn later that there was more to these physical symptoms than Tylenol or Pepto-Bismol could cure? Though the headache or nausea may be quite real, for many children, they could be the manifestation of something more complicated than a germ or virus.

Get test help
To help students with more serious anxiety disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital offers suggestions on its web site.

Education Resources
Education Resources Information Center www.eric.ed.gov

Learning Disabilities
NATIONAL RESOURCES

School Safety and Security
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Exceptional Student Education
Exceptional Student Education

Homeschool Support
NATIONAL/STATE RESOURCES

Military Schools
 

Which Preschool Is Right for Your Child?
Most parents start their child's education with some form of preschool. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 60 percent of children ages 3 to 5 attend some form of center-based child-care program. But in South Florida, the choices seem endless; there are hundreds of preschools in the tri-county area, many with vastly differing principles and methods of teaching. How to choose?

What You Need To Know When Choosing A Private School
This month, parents throughout South Florida will be checking out private schools, seeking the best possible school for their children. Since most private schools in the area start the enrollment process in January, parents will be visiting schools, collecting information, submitting applications and posting deposits.