Parents never intend to shame kids when they get hurt, but may find themselves saying things like, “Look what happens…
Do you have a boy who’s interested in painting his nails? A lot of modern parents are on board with…
Have you heard of the “manosphere?” It’s a term for the places and communities on the internet (social channels, websites,…
Nobody was raised with perfect family dynamics, completely open communication, and healthy emotional processing for every single situation—but many of…
Does your child struggle in the classroom but doesn’t have — or doesn’t qualify for — an IEP? You’re not…
Sometimes kids’ questions really make you think. Kids of all ages might wonder why some people can take their shirts…
Tax season has started—and with all of the changes in tax benefits and deductions over recent years, lots of families…
“The talk” about sex and bodies isn’t a one-and-done conversation. In fact, it can start in bits and pieces at…
Are you breaking any negative generational cycles with your parenting? Generational trauma refers to negative behavioral cycles that are passed…
It’s not always easy to find the time or energy to vote when you’re caring for kids, so ParentsTogether is…
What have you taught your kids about Native American history? Even if you and your kids have learned about the…
Want to keep your kids safe online as they head back to school? Back to school for many families means…
Every parent struggles with how to get a young child to listen and follow basic directions. It’s humiliating and exhausting…
Do your relatives expect affection from your kids? In lots of families, refusing to hug a grandparent or let an…
Do you dread bedtime during all the fireworks on the 4th of July? In some neighborhoods, the loud fireworks and…
When shopping for bathing suits for your kids, you may not have thought much about one very important factor: the…
If your kid refuses meals but then says they’re hungry again soon afterwards, you’re not alone. It’s a frustrating, and…
Dads are renowned for their sense of humor. Dad jokes are in a class all their own—corny, punny, but at…
Content Warning: This episode features content around fentanyl poisoning and the death of a teenager. Please call 1-800-662-HELP if you…
Has your child ever said they were ugly, or said something else negative about their appearance? Body image issues can…
Are your kids “addicted” to screens? Some kids may have a hard time creating healthy boundaries with their devices —…
Kids have a language of their very own, and it becomes even more cryptic when kids communicate with each other…
In this Power to the Parents podcast episode, host Ailen Arreaza interviews three mothers — Kelly, Angela, and RiAnna —…
In this episode of our podcast, Power to the Parents, Winona Bateman, the founder and executive director of Families for…
In this episode of Power to the Parents, host Ailen Arreaza interviews Jessica Stamen, an activist and co-founder of Momtivist…
This episode of Power to the Parents explores the challenges and experiences of a parent advocating for her dyslexic children…
In this episode of Power to the Parents, ParentsTogether’s Ailen Arreaza engages in a meaningful dialogue with Tracy Kemp and…
In the first episode of our podcast, Power to the Parents, ParentsTogether Executive Director Ailen Arreaza interviews Jessica Craven, an…
Everyone expresses and receives love differently, and that includes kids. Take this free love language quiz for parents, and get…
Kids often repeat words they don’t understand, even ones that may be upsetting to hear. Racial slurs can be particularly…
Parents and advocates are celebrating one year since Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in December 2022. If you…
A kid’s anger can be difficult for parents to deal with, especially if they were never taught how to manage…
Family acceptance is the number one factor that helps transgender, non-binary, gay, and bisexual young people thrive. So if your…
Almost every parent will lose their temper with their kids from time to time. If you have a difficult time…
It can be easier for white families to avoid talking about race than it is for families of color because…
Lunar New Year, also sometimes known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a 2-week celebration that celebrates luck,…
It’s always a great time for cookies, but since December 18 is Bake Cookies Day worldwide, there’s even more reason…
Veterans Day is an important opportunity to express our gratitude and teach our kids about the contributions and sacrifices U.S.…
The Supreme Court has officially overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that recognized the federal constitutional right to abortion.…
We all know it’s important for kids to get lots of fresh air and time outside, but sometimes a walk…
We all want our kids to inherit a healthy planet, but it can feel overwhelming figuring out where to start—and…
While most young kids are more than happy to talk for hours and clamor for their parents’ attention, as they…
As parents, we spend a lot of time telling our kids what not to do, in hopes of keeping them…
It’s another holiday season, and the ever-changing landscape of the pandemic is expected to impact people’s spending habits once again.…
Chances are, you’re well aware of the enormous negative impact climate change and environmental pollution are having on our planet—and…
There are certain phrases that just about every parent uses at some point. Even if you always swore to yourself…
As children across the country start strapping on their backpacks, loading up school buses, and walking into classrooms for the…
Most parents want their kids to work hard and try their best at whatever they do. But is there ever…
Every parent wishes their child came with an instruction manual, or at least a kid-to-parent dictionary. That way, maybe we…
(Updated July 12, 2021) The past year has been a hard one for millions of families, but more support is…
Gaming platform Roblox has boomed in popularity during the pandemic. 75% of 9-12 year olds in the US are now…
More than a year into COVID-19 and amidst a most dire mental health crisis, ParentsTogether and more than 1,000 organizations…
ParentsTogether Research Reveals Families are Hesitant About Vaccinating Their Children Against COVID-19; Black Parents Say They Would Probably or Definitely Not Vaccinate Their Kids at Nearly Twice the Rate of Hispanic or White Parents Study Finds Parental Attitudes for Child COVID-19 Vaccination Vary By Income and Race, Awareness of Others Being Vaccinated WASHINGTON D.C. --
43% of Parents Say the Excessive Use of Screens or Devices Has Caused Family Conflict 39% of Parents Link Excessive…
“It comes and goes, and I’m grateful to be at a place where, thanks to medication, a great therapist, and…
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted education in countless ways, from kids struggling with virtual learning to college students getting cut…
If you’re in a relationship, it’s pretty common for intimacy with your partner to take a backseat after kids—time, stress,…
Many parents are currently navigating an entirely new normal: Working from home while taking care of their kids full-time. As…
In the midst of Zoom meetings and homeschooling, many parents felt angry, worried, or scared about the violence that erupted…
This article was contributed by Allison Morgan, mindfulness author and advisory board member of Ninja Focus, founder of Zensational Kids,…
Holiday traditions are fantastic for family bonding and making great memories, but…how do traditions even start, anyway? Really, it’s as…
It’s no surprise that the 2020 election has been dominating the news (and most people’s thoughts), but more of that…
Many of us need to “fall back” for the Daylight Saving Time change on November 1, and now is the…
National #ChalkTheVote Day of Action Part of ParentsTogether #FamilyVote Campaign Voting Plan Hopscotch, Voter Turn-out Art Aims to Empower Families…
A lot of kids—and parents—really struggled with remote learning during the beginning of the pandemic last spring. But, whether kids…
We all understand that it’s important for everyone over the age of 2 to wear a mask to prevent the…
This wasn’t how high school and college students (or anyone for that matter) imagined their 2020 summer would play out.…
Ask any teacher, student, administrator, or parent of school-aged kids, and they’ll tell you that the end of the 2019-2020…
Parents of little ones are always looking for new and creative ways to keep them occupied—especially during moments like waiting…
“I’m bored!” It’s a phrase that parents dread, and yet it’s a phrase that you’ll almost inevitably hear at some…
This article was reprinted with permission from Michigan State University Extension, Michigan State University’s statewide outreach organization. Many times, emergencies…
This article was adapted and reprinted with permission from Michigan State University Extension, Michigan State University’s statewide outreach organization. More…
White supremacy destroys our children. It eats alive children of color. It poisons white children with its toxic impact on…
As our families, schools and communities enter week we-don’t-even-know-anymore of mandatory school closings from the novel coronavirus pandemic, there is…
A survey released today by ParentsTogether and Down Home North Carolina shows that, even after the CARES Act, NC families struggle to pay for necessities and with unemployment.
A survey released today by ParentsTogether, a national parent-led organization with over 2 million members, shows the vast majority of parents are concerned about a massive spike in their children’s screen time during the coronavirus pandemic.
This article was reprinted with permission from Michigan State University Extension, Michigan State University’s statewide outreach organization. Cleaning, sanitizing and…
Families who’ve taken financial hits due to the coronavirus pandemic should check out how the recently-passed CARES Act might help,…
Katy Stephenson, MD, MPH As schools and daycares shut down, parents everywhere are asking whether playdates and shared care are…
It’s the holidays and no matter how good your intentions are, it’s not just your diet that may take a…
The important role foster parents have in a child’s life expands significantly when they go to court. To make decisions in…
By Bethany Robertson I’m due with my second child in just a few weeks, so our house is abuzz with…
by Ailen Arreaza In a couple of weeks, my son Lucas will finish up his first year of elementary school.…
by Heather Arnold Renicker When ParentsTogether recently surveyed parents about how they’d like to connect with other moms or dads,…
By ParentsTogether National Team “I just started carpooling with a parent after three years of our kids being best friends…
By Bethany Robertson My three-year-old son is an only child, but if you ask him, he’ll tell you that he…
By Ailen Arreaza Whenever I talk to other parents about the work I’m doing with ParentsTogether, I explain that we…