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    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
    Child smiles as getting checked with stethoscope at a doctor's visit Medicaid disenrollments are quietly impacting millions — here’s what families need to know
    July 20, 2023
    Young person's hand passing marijuana joint to another on top of a wooden slatted table, with a drink cup in the background How to talk honestly about the risks of recreational cannabis with your teen
    July 19, 2023
    A dad sits on a couch with a frustrated look on his face, while a young kid sits looking the other way The 9 most helpful resources for managing anger, frustration, and stress as a parent
    May 8, 2023
    An adults hands reach into an incubator to cradle premature baby The US Remains a Grim Leader in Preterm Births. Why? And Can We Fix It?
    April 12, 2023
    Two hands hold a handgun above a wooden background Pandemic Stress, Gangs, and Utter Fear Fueled a Rise in Teen Shootings
    April 5, 2023
    A doctor in white coat, brown skin and curly black hair smiles at a teen with white shirt, brown skin and curly black hair Guidelines for your teen’s first gynecologic visit
    March 29, 2023
    Closeup profile of a teen with long black hair looking down with sad expression ‘A growing wave of sadness’: Data shows worsening mental health crisis for teen girls
    March 6, 2023
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  • Better World
    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 dad and son with brown skin and short black hair talk and smile at each other while sitting on a large tree branch How to explain Latino, Latina, Latine, Latinx, and Hispanic identity terms to kids
    September 20, 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
    Sad man with dark brown skin and black hair is covering his face, a blanket wrapped around his shoulders, while listening to someone on the phone Most Americans say they or a family member has experienced gun violence
    August 11, 2023
    A metal statue of Lady Justice holding a scale Peer court keeps youth accountable, removes shame and stigma
    July 12, 2023
    An Asian child and parent look at a tablet screen together in a serious manner Trying to raise antiracist kids? Start important conversations with these age-appropriate videos
    July 7, 2023
    Third grader Gabrielle Clerjuste, 9, and second grader Johnathan Ruha, 7, talk on one of the buddy benches at Veterans Memorial Elementary School Shootings, lockdowns, anxiety: Kids are not alright – but they’re working on it
    July 3, 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
    Teen with long black hair lying on stomach and using a smartphone If your kids have access to social media, these 9 must-watch videos are for you
    June 27, 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
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  • LGBTQ+
    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
    Crowd celebrating Pride Month. Rainbow pride flag. QUIZ: Do you and your kids know this Pride month history trivia?
    June 7, 2023
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  • Family
    A white child with long hair and striped shirt opens the door of a house and peeks outside, a wide-eyed expression on her face No more “stranger danger”: How to teach kids safety skills without scaring them
    September 27, 2023
    When your child wants to wear a problematic Halloween costume
    September 21, 2023
    A Black parent and child walk in bare feet and smile while carrying folded towels Ways to make household chores fun for kids
    September 18, 2023
    Angry child screaming at mother, who is covering her ears. Featured image for ParentsTogether's article about how to deal with kids' tantrums, anger and aggression. How to deal with kids’ tantrums, anger and aggression — at all ages
    September 6, 2023
    A teach huddles on the floor with elementary students in the corner of a classroom for a safety or lockdown drill How to talk to kids about school lockdown drills: An age-by-age guide
    September 6, 2023
    A young child cups hand to her parent's ear to whisper a secret in the window of a coffee shop How to talk about secrets, surprises, and privacy in a way that helps keep your child safe
    September 1, 2023
    White kid smiling and pointing at himself with both thumbs, with plants and a sunlit window in the background How to help kids learn to take responsibility for their actions
    August 25, 2023
    A closeup of a teenager and an adult hugging. Both have brown skin and light gray shirts. It takes a village: Foster program is a new model of care for Indigenous children
    August 21, 2023
    A wooden judge's gavel sits on top of a marriage certificate which is not filled in yet The 19th Explains: Why child marriage is still legal in 80% of U.S. states
    August 16, 2023
    Two young kids playing with toy cars outside. Summer activities for toddlers and preschoolers that build social skills
    August 14, 2023
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  • Education
    Parents walk their children to school at Mark Twain School for Scholars in Detroit Schools face a funding cliff. How bad will the fall be?
    September 25, 2023
    A child leans head back and pours water into mouth, under a hot sun with no clouds California’s largest school district is spending millions to protect kids from climate change
    September 11, 2023
    Young brown-haired child with glasses gets help from a tutor at a table in the library Wondering about tutoring and if your child would benefit? Here are some answers to your questions.
    August 28, 2023
    A child with brown skin and black hair wears headphones and looks at a laptop screen while writing in a notebook This online tutoring company says it offers expert one-on-one help. Students often get neither.
    August 18, 2023
    Child smiles in school cafeteria, holding up a white tray with food that appears to include fruits and vegetables The national movement to make school lunches free has hit six states
    August 9, 2023
    A teacher leans over a table to help a student, as both look at a paper packet together Classrooms are dominating the culture war
    July 31, 2023
    The U.S. Capitol building with an American flag flying in front of a blue sky with few clouds House Republicans seek 80% cut to federal program for students from low-income families
    July 28, 2023
    Diverse group of children sit on floor with legs crossed and eyes closed Mindful breathing exercises now required in NYC public schools
    July 26, 2023
    A blue sign reads "Welcome to Idaho" next to a hilly road, evergreen trees, and a view of mountains in the background Collapsing roofs, broken toilets, flooded classrooms: Inside the worst-funded schools in the nation
    July 5, 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
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Family, Kids & Relationships

No more “stranger danger”: How to teach kids safety skills without scaring them

By Mckenna Saady September 27, 2023

Parents who spend any time on social media have probably already seen plenty of content about “stranger danger” and trafficking. While nightmare scenarios like kidnapping and sex trafficking are very real and…

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LGBTQ+ Kids, Families, and Allies

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By Joanna Eng June 20, 2023

Of course, we love our kids unconditionally, but it’s not always easy to know how to support them when they’re…

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A white child with long hair and striped shirt opens the door of a house and peeks outside, a wide-eyed expression on her face

No more “stranger danger”: How to teach kids safety skills without scaring them

By Mckenna Saady September 27, 2023

Parents who spend any time on social media have probably already seen plenty of content about “stranger danger” and trafficking.…

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…

When your child wants to wear a problematic Halloween costume

By Robyn Welling September 21, 2023

Have all your kids’ Halloween costumes been… appropriate? Some of the costumes we wore as kids can be seen as…

A teach huddles on the floor with elementary students in the corner of a classroom for a safety or lockdown drill

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By Joanna Eng September 6, 2023

As early as preschool, kids’ schools routinely hold intruder, active shooter, or lockdown drills. If you’re a parent, hearing about…

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How to talk to kids about body curiosity, consent, and safety — without shame

By Joanna Eng July 24, 2023

A lot of parents might feel like deer in headlights when certain topics come up — especially things you were…

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How to talk honestly about the risks of recreational cannabis with your teen

By Mckenna Saady July 19, 2023

As more and more states have begun to legalize medical and/or recreational cannabis, teens have more access to the drug…

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Family

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No more “stranger danger”: How to teach kids safety skills without scaring them

By Mckenna Saady September 27, 2023

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A Black parent and child walk in bare feet and smile while carrying folded towels

Ways to make household chores fun for kids

By Joanna Eng September 18, 2023
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How to deal with kids’ tantrums, anger and aggression — at all ages

By ParentsTogether Foundation September 6, 2023
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How to talk to kids about school lockdown drills: An age-by-age guide

By Joanna Eng September 6, 2023
A young child cups hand to her parent's ear to whisper a secret in the window of a coffee shop

How to talk about secrets, surprises, and privacy in a way that helps keep your child safe

By Joanna Eng September 1, 2023
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Health & Science

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

By Joanna Eng September 13, 2023

Many kids, tweens, and teens go through a shower resistance stage. Maybe they used to spend hours splashing in the…

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.

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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
Child smiles as getting checked with stethoscope at a doctor's visit

Medicaid disenrollments are quietly impacting millions — here’s what families need to know

July 20, 2023
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July 19, 2023

Better World

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
A dad and son with brown skin and short black hair talk and smile at each other while sitting on a large tree branch

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By Joanna Eng September 20, 2023
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Judge blocks GA ban on hormones for trans youth seeking gender-affirming care

By Chris Walker, Truthout September 4, 2023
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Education

Parents walk their children to school at Mark Twain School for Scholars in Detroit

Schools face a funding cliff. How bad will the fall be?

By Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat September 25, 2023

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters It’s an ominous phrase that is top…

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California’s largest school district is spending millions to protect kids from climate change

September 11, 2023
Young brown-haired child with glasses gets help from a tutor at a table in the library

Wondering about tutoring and if your child would benefit? Here are some answers to your questions.

August 28, 2023
A child with brown skin and black hair wears headphones and looks at a laptop screen while writing in a notebook

This online tutoring company says it offers expert one-on-one help. Students often get neither.

August 18, 2023
Child smiles in school cafeteria, holding up a white tray with food that appears to include fruits and vegetables

The national movement to make school lunches free has hit six states

August 9, 2023

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Family, Kids & Relationships September 27, 2023

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Parents who spend any time on social media have probably already seen plenty of content about “stranger danger” and trafficking. While nightmare scenarios like kidnapping and sex trafficking are very…

Parents walk their children to school at Mark Twain School for Scholars in Detroit
Education September 25, 2023

Schools face a funding cliff. How bad will the fall be?

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters It’s an ominous phrase that is top of mind for many school district officials: the “funding cliff.”…

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LGBTQ+ September 22, 2023

Interrupt transphobia with this simple script

Would you know what to say if your child asks what transgender means or they overhear transphobic remarks? It’s likely to come up sometime, whether you have family members, friends,…

Family, Kids & Relationships September 21, 2023

When your child wants to wear a problematic Halloween costume

Have all your kids’ Halloween costumes been… appropriate? Some of the costumes we wore as kids can be seen as offensive these days, given what we understand now about the…

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