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0	My daughter is learning to read and is having trouble with blends. She keeps pronouncing each letter separately. How can I help her? Reading - Post answer
0	Are phonics the best way to teach kids to read? It seems like so many English words don't follow the phonics rules that this may just be more confusing. Reading - Post answer
0	How can I help my 6 year-old son develop an interest in music, so he'll be motivated to learn to play? Musical Instruments - Post answer
1	What math subjects are usually taught in 8th grade? 8th Grade Math Curriculum - Post answer
0	Could you please do some reviews on Yamaha range? More specifically, Yamaha AV7 SG and Yamaha AV10 SG. Violin - Post answer
0	What are the best ways to teach a child empathy? Social-Emotional Skills - Post answer
0	Is it harder to limit kids' screen time after they learn typing? Typing - Post answer
0	There are so many great learning apps available these days - how do you balance kids' screen time (often negative) with the positive results of them using those apps? Teaching - Post answer
0	What are the best ways to practice math facts? Math Facts - Post answer
0	I taught my daughter how to tell the minutes part of time by multiplying the number on the clock nearest the big hand by 5 (6x5 = 30 past, etc), but now she's having trouble understanding how to read the time in between these 5 minute increments. Any tips on how to help her? Telling & Working With Time - Post answer
0	What are the best ways to work on your tones with spoken Mandarin, to sound more like a native? Chinese (Mandarin) - Post answer
0	Are there any long-term studies on the advantages and disadvantages of "unschooling"? Homeschooling Preschoolers - Post answer
0	What exactly does R do? R - Post answer
0	Is it better to learn Ruby first, or can I jump straight to Ruby on Rails? Ruby - Post answer
0	I see that many kids respect teachers more than their parents - how can I help maintain discipline when homeschooling so my daughter gets the most out of it? Homeschooling Preschoolers - Post answer
0	How do you develop empathy in your kids? Parenting - Post answer
0	Does sprinkling Ajax around your campsite really keep ants away? Camping - Post answer
0	Are older RVs money pits? Camping - Post answer
0	What are some good amps for Hawaiian lap steel? Steel Guitar - Post answer
0	What are the advantages of the different kinds of tone bars? Steel Guitar - Post answer
0	Do you really need expensive kitchen appliances to be a great cook? Cooking - Post answer
0	Is there more to cooking than following recipes? Cooking - Post answer
0	How did you know you were ready to be a parent? Parenting - Post answer
0	Should you ever buy the extended warranty on a home appliance? Appliances - Post answer
0	Which appliances should I have a pro install? Appliances - Post answer