In honor of the month of September, when children traditionally get back to the business of learning, this page will feature a daily how-to tutorial for parents. Stop by every day throughout the month to get your assignment. No slacking off: This school's in session on weekends, too.
September 1
How to Set Get-able Goals
September 2
How to Assemble a Teacher Information Packet
September 3
How to Reduce Backpack Overload
September 4
How to Worry More Constructively
September 5
How to Help Kids Contribute
September 6
How to Relieve School Anxiety
September 7
How to Make Your Child into a Burrito
September 8
How to Have a Productive Teacher Conference
September 9
How to Streamline Your Morning Routine
September 10
How to Write a Paragraph
September 11
How to Write an Essay
September 12
How to Write a Research Paper
September 13
How to Give Yourself a Time-Out
September 14
How to Focus Attention on Math Worksheets
September 15
How to Make a Transition
September 16
How to Ensure Homework Delivery
September 17
How to Smother Head Lice
September 18
How to Start a Reading Routine
September 19
How to Be a Music Monitor
September 20
How to Set Up a Mobile Homework Center
From the About.com guide to Parenting of Adolescents
September 21
How to Protest a Grade
September 22
How to Make a Paper-Bag Book Cover
September 23
How to Write a Note to the Teacher
September 24
How to Reduce Child Turbulence on a Plane Flight
September 25
How to Play the "Dots" Game
September 26
How to Report an IEP Violation
September 27
How to Get an IEP for Your Child
From the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
September 28
How to Research a Disability on About Parenting Special Needs
September 29
How to Make a Halloween Costume for a Child with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
September 30
How To Use TV, Videos, DVDs and Movies to Promote Reading
From the About.com guide to Children's Books
