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    A side view of a pregnant person's hands on their bare belly New doula benefit ‘life-changing’ for California mom
    January 24, 2024
    A dad on paternity leave buckles a crying newborn baby into a rear-facing carseat Paternity leave alters the brain — suggesting daddies are made, not born
    January 5, 2024
    A person with slender hands and long nails scrolls on a smartphone due to a social media habit I’m a teen who used to spend hours a day scrolling. Here’s how I curbed my social media habit.
    January 1, 2024
    A young woman or teen girl clutches her head, looking scared or distressed next to a phone and laptop Warning for parents: AI fake nudes trend is targeting girls
    November 20, 2023
    A hand stacks 10 wooden blocks with different medical symbols on them, such as a stethoscope, a wheelchair, and a bandage ‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds chaos in states
    November 13, 2023
    How to handle it when your child wants to quit
    November 6, 2023
    Dark-skinned woman with curly hair and a yellow shirt, with her hands over her pregnant belly Parents of color can’t see if medical providers have a history of mistreatment. Why not?
    October 27, 2023
    A light-skinned boy holds a shower head over his head, eyes closed, in front of a bright green tile wall Shower battles: Balancing bodily autonomy with the need for hygiene
    September 13, 2023
    An adult hand with brown skin holds a drinking glass under a kitchen water faucet Toxic PFAS Are in Our Drinking Water. Here’s How to Limit Your Exposure.
    August 23, 2023
    Two people carry cardboard boxes down the steps outside of a home Medical exiles: Families flee states amid crackdown on transgender care
    August 4, 2023
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  • Better World
    A group of kids with different shades of brown skin stack their hands together on a playground The day after MLK Jr. Day is the National Day of Racial Healing — here’s how to make it meaningful
    January 12, 2024
    A child wearing a winter hat and work gloves picks up garbage in a wooded area 5 simple acts of service the whole family can do together
    January 10, 2024
    A view of City Hall and surrounding buildings in Philadelphia, where Cherelle Parker was the first woman and first Black woman elected as mayor. A year of inspiration and motivation: Historic firsts for women of color in politics
    January 8, 2024
    One Year Since Congress Passed Major New Rights for Pregnant, Postpartum, and Pumping Workers!
    December 12, 2023
    A dark-haired child sits against a brick wall with their head hidden in their arms. Muslim and Jewish children have been experiencing bullying. American Muslim and Jewish children experiencing bullying due to conflict in Palestine and Israel
    November 29, 2023
    A family of four gathers around in dressy clothes, happily looking at dozens of candles lit for Diwali A simple script for explaining Diwali to your kids
    November 10, 2023
    A mom packs three lunch boxes while two kids look on in the kitchen Child poverty doubled in 2022 as pandemic benefits ended
    November 1, 2023
    A view of the back of a person with short curly hair holding a Pride Progress flag stretched over their back and arms, as they walk over a pedestrian bridge LGBTQ+ students on what they’ve learned — and what they can teach schools — about supporting queer kids
    October 23, 2023
    Dad, mom and son discussing an issue. How to talk to kids about war, crime and violence: An age-by-age guide
    October 16, 2023
    A parent hugging an upset child whose face is buried in the mom's shoulder, while they sit on a gray couch “This is not a drill!” How to support kids after they’ve had a lockdown (and everyone’s safe)
    October 9, 2023
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  • LGBTQ+
    A view of the back of a person with short curly hair holding a Pride Progress flag stretched over their back and arms, as they walk over a pedestrian bridge LGBTQ+ students on what they’ve learned — and what they can teach schools — about supporting queer kids
    October 23, 2023
    A person's hand up in front of their face, with a blue, pink, and white trans flag painted on the palm of their hand Interrupt transphobia with this simple script
    September 22, 2023
    A doctor with a beard and brown skin wears a white coat with a stethoscope draped over shoulders and smiles as he looks down at a tablet Judge blocks GA ban on hormones for trans youth seeking gender-affirming care
    September 4, 2023
    two people with backs turned with Pride flags draped over their shoulders Quick, helpful resources for parents on gender identity, LGBTQ+ Pride, and more
    June 30, 2023
    A newly painted crosswalk with rainbow stripes resembling a Pride flag How to explain to kids the significance of LGBTQ+ Pride (and why “Straight Pride” isn’t a thing)
    June 22, 2023
    Celebrating LGBTQ+ Inclusiveness. Child with rainbow colored hair smiling. Simple Language Swaps To Make Your Family Vocab More LGBTQ+ Inclusive
    June 21, 2023
    How to support an LGBTQ+ kid. Two people holding Pride hearts with sun in background. How To Support a Kid Who’s Coming Out as LGBTQ+
    June 20, 2023
    A teen browsing an informative LGBTQ+ book in the library. 27 informative books for LGBTQ+ kids — and their parents! — for the coming out process and beyond
    June 15, 2023
    Accounts to follow for a more inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly social media feed
    June 13, 2023
    Close up of pink highlighter marking the word LGBTQ in dictionary. Pride Glossary: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Identities for Families
    June 12, 2023
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  • Family
    A child smiling and writing in a notebook as an example of good homework habits Science-based ways to build and keep up good habits
    January 22, 2024
    Family laughing on couch. How to make a family trivia game in 3 simple steps
    January 19, 2024
    A person under the covers during the dark of the night staring at the glow of a smartphone Science-based ways to break bad habits — for kids and grownups
    January 15, 2024
    A child and dad talk side by side while leaning their elbows on a wooden table How to answer the inevitable question, “Where do babies come from?”
    January 3, 2024
    A parent using AI productivity tools on her phone while a child does colorful bead crafts beside her 7 ways artificial intelligence can make parents’ lives easier — when used with caution
    December 29, 2023
    A white father and son have a serious conversation outdoors, with trees in the background Here’s how to talk to your child about the “n-word” and racial slurs
    December 27, 2023
    It can be hard to find time to connect with teens, so this dad is grabbing a minute to talk to his teenage daughter over breakfast. Finding new ways to connect with teens — while respecting their independence
    December 22, 2023
    Student walking up stairs. How to talk to kids about peer pressure in a way that they’ll want to listen to
    December 20, 2023
    Four tweens lay in sleeping bags during a sleepover 3 important questions to ask before a sleepover or playdate
    December 18, 2023
    A family of four sits on the floor together in front of a Christmas tree, holding mugs of hot cocoa with whipped cream How to buy fewer gifts for your kids, without skimping on the holiday magic
    December 15, 2023
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  • Education
    A school bus outside Finney Elementary School. The school is part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, which has housed homeless students and families in hotels. Schools may lose access to emergency hotel stays, a critical strategy to help homeless students
    January 17, 2024
    Metal school security fence around a brick and concrete building with an all-caps sign reading "high school" Schools take on new designs for extra security in era of campus shootings
    December 6, 2023
    Students at La Salle Avenue Elementary listen to a class presentation. The school is one of 53 schools in the first tier of the Black Student Achievement Plan. LAUSD considers adjusting its Black Student Achievement Plan amid complaint
    November 29, 2023
    Oakland International High math teacher David Hansen teaches newcomer immigrant students fractions using the game of checkers Teachers of recently arrived immigrant students to get help under new law
    November 22, 2023
    Multicolored gourds and maize to represent the fall harvest season Fall harvest with kids: How to honor traditions without appropriating them
    November 15, 2023
    A Native American family with two parents and two kids smiling and lying on the grass at a park Quiz: Do you and your kids know these Native American Heritage Month facts?
    November 8, 2023
    Two young kids look up from their books during independent reading time in a classroom Book bans in schools jumped 33 percent last year
    October 30, 2023
    An empty classroom with red and yellow chairs, wood-topped desks, and white shelves full of folders and bins My teenage son has autism. Here’s what I wish his teachers and therapists understood.
    October 25, 2023
    A young woman with glasses sits on a bench reading a letter, with a backpack next to her and a green lawn behind her What you need to know about student loan debt and repayments
    October 19, 2023
    A view from the back of an elementary school child with black pigtails and a blue backpack holding hands with an adult who's wearing a button down shirt and slacks, as they walk up steps to a school building Parents need to know: What exactly is a school board?
    October 17, 2023
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Health & Science

New doula benefit ‘life-changing’ for California mom

By Molly Castle Work, KFF Health News January 24, 2024

VICTORVILLE, Calif. — When Mia Bloomer found out she was pregnant with her fourth child, she wanted a different birth experience. She wanted to feel empowered, informed, and heard — elements she…

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LGBTQ+ Kids, Families, and Allies

Two young kids look up from their books during independent reading time in a classroom

Book bans in schools jumped 33 percent last year

By Nadra Nittle, The 19th October 30, 2023

This story was originally published by The 19th. “The Ed Scare” — that’s how freedom of expression advocacy organization PEN…

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Interrupt transphobia with this simple script

By Robyn Welling September 22, 2023

Would you know what to say if your child asks what transgender means or they overhear transphobic remarks? It’s likely…

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Medical exiles: Families flee states amid crackdown on transgender care

By Bram Sable-Smith and Daniel Chang and Jazmin Orozco and Sandy West, KFF Health News August 4, 2023

Hal Dempsey wanted to “escape Missouri.” Arlo Dennis is “fleeing Florida.” The Tillison family “can’t stay in Texas.” They are…

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Quick, helpful resources for parents on gender identity, LGBTQ+ Pride, and more

By ParentsTogether Foundation June 30, 2023

Family acceptance is the number one factor that helps transgender, non-binary, gay, and bisexual young people thrive. So if your…

A newly painted crosswalk with rainbow stripes resembling a Pride flag

How to explain to kids the significance of LGBTQ+ Pride (and why “Straight Pride” isn’t a thing)

By Joanna Eng June 22, 2023

It’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and amidst all of the community joy and reflection, some kids just might ask — or…

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Inclusiveness. Child with rainbow colored hair smiling.

Simple Language Swaps To Make Your Family Vocab More LGBTQ+ Inclusive

By Joanna Eng June 21, 2023

If you want your child to grow up to be understanding and respectful of LGBTQ+ identities—not to mention comfortable with…

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Scripts for Parents

A child and dad talk side by side while leaning their elbows on a wooden table

How to answer the inevitable question, “Where do babies come from?”

By Mckenna Saady January 3, 2024

Sooner or later, nearly every parent will be faced with the age-old question, “Where do babies come from?” Kids are…

A white father and son have a serious conversation outdoors, with trees in the background

Here’s how to talk to your child about the “n-word” and racial slurs

By ParentsTogether Foundation December 27, 2023

Kids often repeat words they don’t understand, even ones that may be upsetting to hear. Racial slurs can be particularly…

Student walking up stairs.

How to talk to kids about peer pressure in a way that they’ll want to listen to

By Joanna Eng December 20, 2023

Peer pressure is among every parent’s worst nightmares. But while it might feel like it’s out of your control, there…

Four tweens lay in sleeping bags during a sleepover

3 important questions to ask before a sleepover or playdate

By Mckenna Saady December 18, 2023

The question of whether or not to allow your child to sleep over at a friend’s house is one lots…

Tween girl on couch looking at tablet.

Online safety for kids: How to make sure kids tell you right away if they see something inappropriate

By Robyn Welling November 17, 2023

When it comes to online safety for kids, open communication is crucial. Most parents are aware of the potential dangers…

A family of four gathers around in dressy clothes, happily looking at dozens of candles lit for Diwali

A simple script for explaining Diwali to your kids

By Joanna Eng November 10, 2023

Did you know that more than a billion people celebrate Diwali? This Hindu festival of lights, observed on November 12…

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Family

A child smiling and writing in a notebook as an example of good homework habits

Science-based ways to build and keep up good habits

By Joanna Eng January 22, 2024
Family laughing on couch.

How to make a family trivia game in 3 simple steps

By Ana Connery January 19, 2024
A person under the covers during the dark of the night staring at the glow of a smartphone

Science-based ways to break bad habits — for kids and grownups

By Joanna Eng January 15, 2024
A child and dad talk side by side while leaning their elbows on a wooden table

How to answer the inevitable question, “Where do babies come from?”

By Mckenna Saady January 3, 2024
A parent using AI productivity tools on her phone while a child does colorful bead crafts beside her

7 ways artificial intelligence can make parents’ lives easier — when used with caution

By Joanna Eng December 29, 2023
A white father and son have a serious conversation outdoors, with trees in the background

Here’s how to talk to your child about the “n-word” and racial slurs

By ParentsTogether Foundation December 27, 2023
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Health & Science

A side view of a pregnant person's hands on their bare belly

New doula benefit ‘life-changing’ for California mom

By Molly Castle Work, KFF Health News January 24, 2024

VICTORVILLE, Calif. — When Mia Bloomer found out she was pregnant with her fourth child, she wanted a different birth…

A dad on paternity leave buckles a crying newborn baby into a rear-facing carseat

Paternity leave alters the brain — suggesting daddies are made, not born

January 5, 2024
A person with slender hands and long nails scrolls on a smartphone due to a social media habit

I’m a teen who used to spend hours a day scrolling. Here’s how I curbed my social media habit.

January 1, 2024
A young woman or teen girl clutches her head, looking scared or distressed next to a phone and laptop

Warning for parents: AI fake nudes trend is targeting girls

November 20, 2023
A hand stacks 10 wooden blocks with different medical symbols on them, such as a stethoscope, a wheelchair, and a bandage

‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds chaos in states

November 13, 2023

Better World

A group of kids with different shades of brown skin stack their hands together on a playground

The day after MLK Jr. Day is the National Day of Racial Healing — here’s how to make it meaningful

By Joanna Eng January 12, 2024
A child wearing a winter hat and work gloves picks up garbage in a wooded area

5 simple acts of service the whole family can do together

By Mckenna Saady January 10, 2024
A view of City Hall and surrounding buildings in Philadelphia, where Cherelle Parker was the first woman and first Black woman elected as mayor.

A year of inspiration and motivation: Historic firsts for women of color in politics

By Darreonna Davis, The 19th January 8, 2024

One Year Since Congress Passed Major New Rights for Pregnant, Postpartum, and Pumping Workers!

By ParentsTogether Foundation December 12, 2023

Education

A school bus outside Finney Elementary School. The school is part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, which has housed homeless students and families in hotels.

Schools may lose access to emergency hotel stays, a critical strategy to help homeless students

By Kalyn Belsha, ChalkBeat January 17, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This story was co-published with USA…

Metal school security fence around a brick and concrete building with an all-caps sign reading "high school"

Schools take on new designs for extra security in era of campus shootings

December 6, 2023
Students at La Salle Avenue Elementary listen to a class presentation. The school is one of 53 schools in the first tier of the Black Student Achievement Plan.

LAUSD considers adjusting its Black Student Achievement Plan amid complaint

November 29, 2023
Oakland International High math teacher David Hansen teaches newcomer immigrant students fractions using the game of checkers

Teachers of recently arrived immigrant students to get help under new law

November 22, 2023
Multicolored gourds and maize to represent the fall harvest season

Fall harvest with kids: How to honor traditions without appropriating them

November 15, 2023

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Health & Science January 24, 2024

New doula benefit ‘life-changing’ for California mom

VICTORVILLE, Calif. — When Mia Bloomer found out she was pregnant with her fourth child, she wanted a different birth experience. She wanted to feel empowered, informed, and heard —…

A child smiling and writing in a notebook as an example of good homework habits
Family, Kids & Relationships January 22, 2024

Science-based ways to build and keep up good habits

It’s great to have goals, or new year’s resolutions. But without good habits paving the way, those goals become harder, if not impossible, to reach. Is there a healthy habit…

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Family, Kids & Relationships January 19, 2024

How to make a family trivia game in 3 simple steps

There’s nothing like family game night — but have you tried family trivia game night? Play is important to a child’s brain development, and when families come together in the…

A school bus outside Finney Elementary School. The school is part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, which has housed homeless students and families in hotels.
Education January 17, 2024

Schools may lose access to emergency hotel stays, a critical strategy to help homeless students

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This story was co-published with USA Today. SAN DIEGO — Each request in Linda Lee Garibay’s…

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