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    These are the most common healthy (and unhealthy) coping strategies
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    In Philly, struggling new mothers get a lifeline from nurses making house calls
    July 25, 2024
    Pregnant Black woman being examined by OBGYN New test can detect preeclampsia as early as first trimester
    July 5, 2024
    Child swimming in pool Do you know the safest color for a child’s swimsuit?
    June 28, 2024
    Teen video chatting on a laptop for an online therapy session Nearly 7,000 teens have signed up for NYC’s free online therapy platform in first 6 months
    June 12, 2024
    A small airplane with "air ambulance" printed in red letters on the side A Mom’s $97,000 Question: How Was Her Baby’s Air-Ambulance Ride Not Medically Necessary?
    May 8, 2024
    Mom and daughter talking How to talk to your tween as they prepare to enter puberty
    May 1, 2024
    Bottle of pill medication New melatonin guidelines address child safety issues — here’s what parents need to know
    April 30, 2024
    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
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  • Better World
    Learn about the wage gap for moms, plus how to ask for a raise
    August 7, 2024
    Parent holding two babies What would be in your parenting survival kit? Experienced parents weigh in
    July 29, 2024
    Boy reading a book on his bed NYC book stipend program aims to foster a love of reading
    June 21, 2024
    Crowd celebrating Pride Month. Rainbow pride flag. Quiz: Do you and your kids know this Pride month history trivia?
    June 7, 2024
    Amy Neville Fighting fentanyl: A parent’s path from grief to advocacy — Power to the Parents, Ep. 8
    June 6, 2024
    Ruby Bridges, who integrated a New Orleans elementary school in 1960, reads "Dear Ruby: Hear Our Hearts," with Memphis fifth-grader Ben Williams. Ben's 2022 letter on gun violence is featured in it. A young Memphis student’s letter on gun violence is featured in new Ruby Bridges book
    May 31, 2024
    A group of kids exploring nature in the woods with a magnifying glass Take the Earth Day quiz for kids and families!
    April 17, 2024
    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
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  • LGBTQ+
    Crowd celebrating Pride Month. Rainbow pride flag. Quiz: Do you and your kids know this Pride month history trivia?
    June 7, 2024
    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
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  • Family
    Mom talking to teen Quiz: How well do you know current slang?
    August 12, 2024
    Sibling brothers looking out the front door Advice Column: At what age would you leave your child unattended?
    August 5, 2024
    A dad and son sit together on a park bench, looking at each other and talking Why and how to start a conversation with your kid about your parenting
    July 31, 2024
    Dad giving boy a piggyback ride Fill these two buckets every day for better listening from your child
    July 22, 2024
    Mom laughing with young daughter 30 silly riddles and knock-knock jokes for kids
    July 19, 2024
    Kid running through sprinkler Easy activities to keep kids learning and bonding all summer long
    July 17, 2024
    Girl dad dilemma: Does it make more sense to use the men’s or women’s restroom?
    July 15, 2024
    Extended family in group hug How to explain consent and boundaries to your affectionate family
    July 12, 2024
    Toddler sleeping at night How to help your kids sleep through fireworks, thunderstorms, and other loud noises
    July 2, 2024
    Quiz: Can you answer these baby trivia questions?
    June 24, 2024
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  • Education
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    August 2, 2024
    Nonprofit helps Philly students discuss Israel, gun violence, and other tough topics
    July 10, 2024
    College student on campus with books College savings plans: A simplified guide for parents
    July 8, 2024
    Graduates with diplomas New diploma requirements could have an outsize impact on college-going students
    June 26, 2024
    A teacher’s letter to parents of middle schoolers goes viral
    June 19, 2024
    Boy holding dad's hand. How to talk to kids about Juneteenth
    June 17, 2024
    Kids in historic San Francisco Chinatown How to explain the Chinese Exclusion Act to kids
    April 29, 2024
    A fetal development illustration showing a human fetus connected to a placenta, similar to what is depicted in the controversial "Baby Olivia" video Is ‘Baby Olivia’ headed to a school near you? Bills in several states would allow screenings of fetal development video.
    April 19, 2024
    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
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Family, Kids & Relationships

Quiz: How well do you know current slang?

By Dhalya Wagner August 12, 2024

Kids today and their slang terms…. These days, having a conversation with your tween or teen can be rougher than a Duolingo Hard Mode lesson. Don’t worry, though — we’ve got you…

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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…

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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…

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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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Scripts for Parents

Learn about the wage gap for moms, plus how to ask for a raise

By Joanna Eng August 7, 2024

Currently, moms working full-time, year-round jobs make 71 cents on the dollar compared to dads who are working full-time, year-round…

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How to explain consent and boundaries to your affectionate family

By ParentsTogether Foundation July 12, 2024

Do your relatives expect affection from your kids? In lots of families, refusing to hug a grandparent or let an…

Boy holding dad's hand.

How to talk to kids about Juneteenth

By Mckenna Saady June 17, 2024

Juneteenth is the annual celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. President Biden approved legislation to make…

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Here’s what to say when your kid is “full” but then asks for snacks

By ParentsTogether Foundation June 14, 2024

If your kid refuses meals but then says they’re hungry again soon afterwards, you’re not alone. It’s a frustrating, and…

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Quiz: How well do you know current slang?

By Dhalya Wagner August 12, 2024
Sibling brothers looking out the front door

Advice Column: At what age would you leave your child unattended?

By Mckenna Saady August 5, 2024
A dad and son sit together on a park bench, looking at each other and talking

Why and how to start a conversation with your kid about your parenting

By Dhalya Wagner July 31, 2024
Dad giving boy a piggyback ride

Fill these two buckets every day for better listening from your child

By ParentsTogether Foundation July 22, 2024
Mom laughing with young daughter

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Health & Science

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By Mckenna Saady August 9, 2024

Coping strategies are the ways that we deal with stress, anxiety, or negative events that come up in our lives.…

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June 28, 2024
Teen video chatting on a laptop for an online therapy session

Nearly 7,000 teens have signed up for NYC’s free online therapy platform in first 6 months

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Better World

Learn about the wage gap for moms, plus how to ask for a raise

By Joanna Eng August 7, 2024
Parent holding two babies

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By Joanna Eng July 29, 2024
Boy reading a book on his bed

NYC book stipend program aims to foster a love of reading

By Mckenna Saady June 21, 2024
Crowd celebrating Pride Month. Rainbow pride flag.

Quiz: Do you and your kids know this Pride month history trivia?

By Joanna Eng June 7, 2024

Education

Parents line up to take photos of their children on the first day of school Tuesday at George Washington Elementary School in Lodi.

School year already underway at some California districts as start dates keep creeping earlier

By Diana Lambert, EdSource August 2, 2024

This story was originally published by EdSource. Children wearing colorful new backpacks, parents in tow, hugged and high-fived Principal Gina…

Nonprofit helps Philly students discuss Israel, gun violence, and other tough topics

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Family, Kids & Relationships August 12, 2024

Quiz: How well do you know current slang?

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Health & Science August 9, 2024

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Q: I have an eight-year-old, and I’ve recently been wondering if it might be OK to leave him home alone for short periods of time, like if I need to…

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