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5 tips for parents of new kindergartners who are younger than their classmates

  • Written by Gregory Fabiano, Professor of Psychology, Florida International University
imageIn kindergarten, it can be apparent to teachers and parents alike that some students are younger than others.AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

A good kindergarten experience sets kids up for success in school and into adulthood. Students in smaller kindergarten classes are more likely to go to college than students from larger classes. And by age 27,...

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