Highlights Parents

Solving the Puzzle: Why Do Kids Love Puzzles? By Istar Schwager, Ph.D.

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:57:06 +0000

When my son was young, it seemed as if all he wanted to do was solve puzzles. He also loved matching games, word searches, follow-the-dots, and codes. All problem-solving activities fascinated him, but for long stretches of time, puzzles ruled....

Make Napkin Rings for Festive Dining

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:32:58 +0000

Decorative napkin rings make everyday dining more festive and add spark to special occasions. Your kids will have fun using ordinary materials to make extraordinary napkin rings! Collect small paper tubes. The cardboard tubes inside a roll of toilet tissue...

Soup from a Pumpkin

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:30:44 +0000

Try this kid-friendly, cool-weather treat from Highlights High Five™. It's fun to prepare, delicious to eat, and a great way to introduce kids to a nutritious veggie. You Need pumpkin apple apple juice vegetable broth butter half-and-half sugar salt pepper...

Parents’ Poll: Your Kids and the Internet

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:04:24 +0000

Kids are using the Internet on their own, according to a poll conducted by Highlights for Children and Glubble. And while most families have held conversations about Internet safety, parents are still concerned about which sites their kids visit. Here's...

10 Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe and Happy Online

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:05:37 +0000

The Internet has become an important part of family life. There are thousands of fun games and learning activities for young children and many new ways for families to socialize online. The challenge is how to stay involved with your...

Highlights® November 2008 Parent/Teacher Guide (Prereaders)

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:03 +0000

Looking for opportunities to help your students learn with Highlights? This monthly guide to the magazine will help you find stories and activities that suit your students' reading level. ACTIVITIES Fun This Month (page 2) See some ways to have...

Getting Through the Holidays One Day at a Time By Istar Schwager, Ph.D.

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:02 +0000

With November here, can December be far behind? If you face this time of year with a mix of delight and dread, you are one of millions of parents who wish there were some way to hold on to the...

Highlights® November 2008 Parent/Teacher Guide (Beginning Readers)

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:02 +0000

Learning About Tolerance By Istar Schwager, Ph.D.

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:01 +0000

Not long ago, I was saddened to read a message from a mother who wrote to us saying that her son was having trouble making friends because their family was from a different background than the other families in their...

Talking to Your Kids About Manners—At the Table and Beyond

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Kids aren't born knowing how to behave at the dinner table. Talking about dining etiquette can be a fun way to help your kids consider why manners matter in lots of situations. Here's a checklist of some generally accepted table...

Family Games — 6 Secrets for Making Them Fun By Istar Schwager, Ph.D.

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0000

That's a "string in the cellar" my mom would say when something was unknowable. The family catchphrase originated from the time my sister had us stumped during a round of 20 Questions. Remember when everything could be classified as animal,...

Highlights® November 2008 Parent/Teacher Guide (Independent Readers)

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Highlights High Five™ December 2008 Parent/Teacher Guide

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:50:22 +0000

Harriet's Mittens (pages 6 to 9) Before reading the story, ask children to describe what they wear when it's cold outside. After reading the story, discuss how Harriet helped her friends. Encourage children to hold someone's hand and talk about...

How to Keep Halloween Fun By Istar Schwager, Ph.D.

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Kids start talking about what they're going "to be" for Halloween weeks, even months, before the end of October. Parents often have mixed feelings about a tradition that involves so much anticipation...not to mention candy. Here are some tips for...

Do You Know as Much Geography as a Highlights Reader?

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:34:00 +0000

The following 10 questions are based on information found in stories and articles in Highlights and HighlightsKids.com. How many do you think you can answer? What is the largest body of water in Ghana? Lake Lugano Lake Louise Lake Volta...