• Through a federal grant, schools in San Antonio, Texas, are using high-tech cameras to track what stu
dents eat—and don’t eat—at lunch. Parents then receive customized data about children’s eating habits. (msnbc.com)
• Kids who want to please their parents tend to do better in school, research shows. Experts advise parents to set and convey high expectations, as well as to be available to teach, guide, and set limits. (Child Development)
Quick Stats
• 36% of parents say volunteering at their children’s school should be required. (Parenting)
• In the U.S., an estimated 13% of school-age kids experience some form of rejection by their peers. (LiveScience.com)
