Child Development: Physical, Cognitive & Social Milestones

Child development milestones from birth to age seven involve physical growth, language acquisition, and cognitive skills. Factors like technology use and social play significantly influence typical and atypical growth patterns.

How to Get Middle School Kids Organized

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Sandy Fleming

Middle school is a time of transition for students. They are expected to leave behind the supports of elementary school and grow into the challenges of high school. One common area of concern is organizational skills.

Sandy Fleming is a writer and educator from Michigan with master's and bachelor's degrees in special education. She has been writing for the Web for more than 10 years and does private tutoring with children and adults. Her areas of expertise include educational and parenting topics as well as how-to articles and informative pieces. Fleming writes for numerous Internet publications and the local newspaper.