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    Pregnant Black woman with a nurse Here’s how to protect yourself from medical discrimination
    April 12, 2024
    The front of the Supreme Court building with its massive white columns and a U.S. flag flying At stake in mifepristone case: Abortion, FDA’s authority, and return to 1873 obscenity law
    April 1, 2024
    A teen girl with body image issues looks critically at herself in the mirror ‘It’s not surprising’: Nearly 1 in 10 teenagers have turned to pills for weight loss, research shows
    March 22, 2024
    A pregnant belly sticks out from under a cropped shirt ‘She Made Me Feel Seen and Heard.’ Black Doulas Offer Support That Can Help Mom & Improve Birth Outcomes
    March 18, 2024
    A closeup of a child holding up a gummy bear Kids are accidentally ingesting cannabis edibles — here’s how to prevent it
    March 1, 2024
    A woman holds her pregnant belly with one hand and covers her mouth with the other as if experiencing nausea Did scientists just discover the source of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy? 
    February 26, 2024
    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
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  • Better World
    Winona Bateman and Ailen Arreaza discuss climate action on the podcast Power to the Parents Raising eco warriors: Parenting in the climate change era — Power to the Parents, Ep. 5
    April 11, 2024
    Young child at daycare Child care costs continue to rise as Ohio’s children face ‘pervasive’ risks
    March 29, 2024
    A promise to protect: The heart of gun safety and a new approach to advocacy — Power to the Parents, Ep. 4
    March 21, 2024
    A cartoon graphic of a winding road showing different moments in history where advancements to women's rights were made, such as voting and wearing pants A timeline of women’s rights made for kids
    March 8, 2024
    Ailen Arreaza and Naomi Peña discuss advocating for dyslexic children on the Power to the Parents podcast Beyond the alphabet: Advocacy for dyslexic learners — Power to the Parents, Ep. 3
    March 7, 2024
    Ailen Arreaza discusses cyberbullying with moms Tracy Kemp and LaQuanta Bivens Parenting in the age of cyberbullying: A fight for online safety — Power to the Parents, Ep. 2
    March 4, 2024
    Two grandparents read books with their grandchildren How a group of grandparents is mobilizing to push back against Moms for Liberty
    February 23, 2024
    Ailen Arreaza and Jessica Craven discuss the intersection of parenting and politics Crossing paths: The intersection of parenting and politics — Power to the Parents, Ep. 1
    February 20, 2024
    Intersectionality is like a puzzle. The graphic shows a person's head and shoulders with colorful interlocking puzzle pieces labeled Ability, Race, Class, Citizenship, Religion, Gender, and Sexual Orientation. Explain intersectionality to kids with this simple metaphor
    February 15, 2024
    A child places a watermelon in a cart as she helps her mom at the grocery store Nearly 10 million children won’t get summer food benefits as states opt out of new federal program
    February 14, 2024
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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
    Family in car heading out on road trip 10 fun games for kids to play in the car
    April 10, 2024
    Bluey characters, including Bluey's teacher Calypso, Bluey's neighbor Wendy, Bluey's dad Bandit, and Bluey's mom Chilli Which of these Bluey characters matches your parenting style? Take the quiz to find out!
    April 8, 2024
    Four tweens lay in sleeping bags during a sleepover 3 important questions to ask before a sleepover or playdate
    April 7, 2024
    Summer camp counselors run across a field with kids 12 affordable summer camp options for your family
    April 5, 2024
    Stressed woman covering face Learn how the fight or flight stress response impacts your parenting
    March 27, 2024
    Angry toddler How to handle the toddler biting or hitting stage
    March 25, 2024
    A dad apprehensively comforts a sad kid on the couch How parents feel about feelings can deeply affect a child’s development
    March 15, 2024
    Mom looking at toddler with serious expression in an effort to discipline What does age-appropriate discipline look like for a preschooler?
    March 12, 2024
    A multiracial family of four sits on a bare wooden floor, with moving boxes all around them Moving with kids: How to help kids prepare and adapt
    February 21, 2024
    A toddler with short hair and yellow pajamas plays with a red monster truck New report reveals how toy ads limit the potential of girls AND boys
    February 19, 2024
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  • Education
    A teacher, school administrator, or parent representative speaks in front of a group of people Parent engagement can make all the difference
    April 3, 2024
    Muslim children during Ramadan celebration. A simple script for explaining Ramadan to your kids
    March 11, 2024
    Women's History Trivia! How Much Do You and Your Kids Know about Women's History? QUIZ: Do you and your kids know this Women’s History Month trivia?
    March 6, 2024
    Project Connect provides jackets, shoes, uniforms, backpacks, and more for Cincinnati students in need. As families struggle to find housing, more schools are hiring staff to help. The clock is ticking.
    February 28, 2024
    A Black dad and child sit on the couch together, looking at a smartphone and smiling Learn Black history with kids through these 12 important songs
    February 12, 2024
    A Chinese lion dance performance inside a museum lobby featuring red, blue, and yellow Lunar New Year lion costumes, while kids and families watch Quiz your family on these Lunar New Year facts!
    February 5, 2024
    Smiling child holding signs, one with a question mark and one with an exclamation point QUIZ: Do you and your kids know these Black history facts?
    February 2, 2024
    Preteen looks sadly out of a classroom window, alone with her backpack Student absences for mental health would be excused under Michigan bill
    January 29, 2024
    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
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Health & Science

Here’s how to protect yourself from medical discrimination

By Mckenna Saady April 12, 2024

April 11 through 17 is Black Maternal Health Week—a week of education, activism, and community-building that shines a light on the pervasive racial and gender-based inequities in the healthcare system and the…

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  • Latest Posts
    • Pregnant Black woman with a nurse
      Here’s how to protect yourself from medical discrimination
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      10 fun games for kids to play in the car
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      Which of these Bluey characters matches your parenting style? Take the quiz to find out!

LGBTQ+ Kids, Families, and Allies

Ailen Arreaza and Jessica Craven discuss the intersection of parenting and politics

Crossing paths: The intersection of parenting and politics — Power to the Parents, Ep. 1

By ParentsTogether Foundation February 20, 2024

In the first episode of our podcast, Power to the Parents, ParentsTogether Executive Director Ailen Arreaza interviews Jessica Craven, an…

Intersectionality is like a puzzle. The graphic shows a person's head and shoulders with colorful interlocking puzzle pieces labeled Ability, Race, Class, Citizenship, Religion, Gender, and Sexual Orientation.

Explain intersectionality to kids with this simple metaphor

By Mckenna Saady February 15, 2024

To understand identity, it’s important to understand intersectionality — or the combination of different identities that make up a whole…

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…

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

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…

Two people carry cardboard boxes down the steps outside of a home

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…

two people with backs turned with Pride flags draped over their shoulders

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…

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Scripts for Parents

Four tweens lay in sleeping bags during a sleepover

3 important questions to ask before a sleepover or playdate

By Mckenna Saady April 7, 2024

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

Muslim children during Ramadan celebration.

A simple script for explaining Ramadan to your kids

By Joanna Eng March 11, 2024

Did you know a quarter of the world celebrates Ramadan? This major Muslim holiday is underway! Whether your kids have…

A cartoon graphic of a winding road showing different moments in history where advancements to women's rights were made, such as voting and wearing pants

A timeline of women’s rights made for kids

By Ana Connery March 8, 2024

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to teach kids about advancements in women’s rights, and the hard work that…

Ruby Bridges walking out of school escorted by U.S. marshals, to show the history of segregation in schools

Teach your kids about our history of segregation with this powerful image

By Joanna Eng February 9, 2024

Segregation, white supremacy and racism seem like really big topics to try to discuss with kids. That’s why specific stories…

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…

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Family

Family in car heading out on road trip

10 fun games for kids to play in the car

By Mckenna Saady April 10, 2024
Bluey characters, including Bluey's teacher Calypso, Bluey's neighbor Wendy, Bluey's dad Bandit, and Bluey's mom Chilli

Which of these Bluey characters matches your parenting style? Take the quiz to find out!

By Joanna Eng April 8, 2024
Four tweens lay in sleeping bags during a sleepover

3 important questions to ask before a sleepover or playdate

By Mckenna Saady April 7, 2024
Summer camp counselors run across a field with kids

12 affordable summer camp options for your family

By Mckenna Saady April 5, 2024
Stressed woman covering face

Learn how the fight or flight stress response impacts your parenting

By Joanna Eng March 27, 2024
Angry toddler

How to handle the toddler biting or hitting stage

By Joanna Eng March 25, 2024
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Health & Science

Pregnant Black woman with a nurse

Here’s how to protect yourself from medical discrimination

By Mckenna Saady April 12, 2024

April 11 through 17 is Black Maternal Health Week—a week of education, activism, and community-building that shines a light on…

The front of the Supreme Court building with its massive white columns and a U.S. flag flying

At stake in mifepristone case: Abortion, FDA’s authority, and return to 1873 obscenity law

April 1, 2024
A teen girl with body image issues looks critically at herself in the mirror

‘It’s not surprising’: Nearly 1 in 10 teenagers have turned to pills for weight loss, research shows

March 22, 2024
A pregnant belly sticks out from under a cropped shirt

‘She Made Me Feel Seen and Heard.’ Black Doulas Offer Support That Can Help Mom & Improve Birth Outcomes

March 18, 2024
A closeup of a child holding up a gummy bear

Kids are accidentally ingesting cannabis edibles — here’s how to prevent it

March 1, 2024

Better World

Winona Bateman and Ailen Arreaza discuss climate action on the podcast Power to the Parents

Raising eco warriors: Parenting in the climate change era — Power to the Parents, Ep. 5

By ParentsTogether Foundation April 11, 2024
Young child at daycare

Child care costs continue to rise as Ohio’s children face ‘pervasive’ risks

By Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal March 29, 2024

A promise to protect: The heart of gun safety and a new approach to advocacy — Power to the Parents, Ep. 4

By ParentsTogether Foundation March 21, 2024
A cartoon graphic of a winding road showing different moments in history where advancements to women's rights were made, such as voting and wearing pants

A timeline of women’s rights made for kids

By Ana Connery March 8, 2024

Education

A teacher, school administrator, or parent representative speaks in front of a group of people

Parent engagement can make all the difference

By Amira Barger, EdSource April 3, 2024

This story was originally published by EdSource. As upcoming national elections loom, there is a concerning overshadowing of local political engagement. City…

Muslim children during Ramadan celebration.

A simple script for explaining Ramadan to your kids

March 11, 2024
Women's History Trivia! How Much Do You and Your Kids Know about Women's History?

QUIZ: Do you and your kids know this Women’s History Month trivia?

March 6, 2024
Project Connect provides jackets, shoes, uniforms, backpacks, and more for Cincinnati students in need.

As families struggle to find housing, more schools are hiring staff to help. The clock is ticking.

February 28, 2024
A Black dad and child sit on the couch together, looking at a smartphone and smiling

Learn Black history with kids through these 12 important songs

February 12, 2024

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Health & Science April 12, 2024

Here’s how to protect yourself from medical discrimination

April 11 through 17 is Black Maternal Health Week—a week of education, activism, and community-building that shines a light on the pervasive racial and gender-based inequities in the healthcare system…

Winona Bateman and Ailen Arreaza discuss climate action on the podcast Power to the Parents
Better World April 11, 2024

Raising eco warriors: Parenting in the climate change era — Power to the Parents, Ep. 5

In this episode of our podcast, Power to the Parents, Winona Bateman, the founder and executive director of Families for a Livable Climate, discusses her inspiration to be vocal about…

Family in car heading out on road trip
Family, Kids & Relationships April 10, 2024

10 fun games for kids to play in the car

Summer road trip season is quickly approaching, which means lots of time in the car with your energetic, and mostly likely bored, kids. If you find yourself feeling daunted by…

Bluey characters, including Bluey's teacher Calypso, Bluey's neighbor Wendy, Bluey's dad Bandit, and Bluey's mom Chilli
Family, Kids & Relationships April 8, 2024

Which of these Bluey characters matches your parenting style? Take the quiz to find out!

How much has Bluey informed your parenting? Are you more like Bluey’s mom, Bluey’s dad, Bluey’s teacher Calypso, or another one of the grownup Bluey characters? The beloved Australian cartoon…

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