Elementary (K-5th)

The 6 Things Your New First-Grader Needs | Parent Cue Blog

Gone are the tear-stained eyes of a parent driving away on the first day of kindergarten. Your little one isn’t so little anymore—he’s an experienced student settling into the world of elementary school as a first grader. Just like he reminded you… Read More

5 Things Worth Celebrating In Each Phase

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You know how it is: Your kid changes, throwing your whole world into a tailspin. When you finally get used to this new version of your kid, then . . . BAM! Just when you get accustomed to your kid’s zig, they… Read More

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Level Up: A Different Kind of Board Game

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“Tell me about a time when you were afraid,” I asked my 10-year-old son. “I guess it was that time when the tornadoes were close by and we had to go in the downstairs bathroom and shut the door. Then we lost… Read More

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How to Explain Confidence to a Child

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“What do you think confidence means?” I asked my kindergartner. He raised his eyebrows and tilted his head. “Like being brave, maybe?” “When do you feel confident?” Shrug. I hear you, kid. Confidence is easy to see, hard to define. The Merriam-Webster… Read More

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4 Signs Your Kid Is Losing Confidence

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Kids seem to be born confident creatures. They have no problem expressing their needs (sometimes, quite loudly). They’re secure in their appearance (hello, polka dots and stripes). They make it clear when they don’t like something (baby boundaries in full effect). Quite… Read More

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8 Confidence-Building Truths Every Kid Should Hear from Their Parent

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My almost nine-year-old kid came out of the womb with the confidence of a serial killer. She’s not a serial killer, obviously. She’s really lovely and we adore her. But we get a kick out of the fact that her confidence is… Read More

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What You and Your Kids Need to Know About True Confidence

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“Yeah, Mom. Everyone knows that,” my six-year-old recently informed me, complete with facepalm. When it comes to his knowledge of the world, my son is supremely confident. When it comes to just about everything else . . . he’s not. After a… Read More

How to Teach Your Kids to Manage Money at Any Age | Parent Cue Blog

How to Teach Your Kids to Manage Money at Every Age

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One of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of parenting is teaching our kids how to handle money. Kids who know the basics of healthy money management have a great opportunity to become adults who make good financial decisions. But teaching… Read More

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How to Build Empathy in My Elementary Schooler

Stephanie Thomas 0 Comments

Sit through one dinner with your in-laws and a kid who declares, while displaying the evidence, “This is gross!” and you’ll find yourself desperate to teach a little empathy. Of course, this is about so much more than table manners. While our… Read More

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