Introduction
Great news: Your child is the next Marie Curie! Okay, she really just has to do a science fair project. Here are a few pointers for parents interested in supporting their budding young scientists.

The biggie: DO NOT do your child's project yourself! Lack of time and energy (or simply high enthusiasm on your part) might make this tempting, but hold off. If you do the project, your child will not learn anything and may be unable to handle the judging process. next...