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  • Health
    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
    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
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  • Better World
    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
    A light-skinned child in a tan sweatshirt holds a brown cardboard sign that reads "There's No Planet B" In Major First, Judge Rules in Favor of Montana Youth Suing Over Climate Crisis
    September 29, 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 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
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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
    Upset toddler crying to demonstrate need for coping strategies How to calm emotional chaos: Next-level coping strategies for kids AND parents
    November 27, 2023
    Happy young kid with afro hairstyle listens to music on headphones while sitting on a park bench If you love Snoop’s “Affirmation Song,” here are 8 other kids’ songs you’ll WANT stuck in your head
    November 24, 2023
    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
    November 17, 2023
    Shy girl who needs to learn self-advocacy skills holding onto parent's waist How to teach your child to advocate for themselves
    November 3, 2023
    A kid with red cheeks and a half-smile that makes him look guilty, mischievous, or unsure of what to do next The truth about why kids lie: An age-by-age guide for parents
    October 20, 2023
    A hand fills a blue plastic cup with beer from a keg How to talk to kids about alcohol — these talks can start earlier than you think
    October 11, 2023
    A teenage girl sits against the wall in a school hallway, looking sad and alone while other classmates socialize nearby How to help your child deal with social exclusion
    October 6, 2023
    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
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  • Education
    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
    View of Colorado mesas and mountains with a town and college campus visible Will a portrayal of abuse, cultural destruction in Indian boarding schools spur change in Colorado?
    October 13, 2023
    A lunch server pours milk into cups at a table of three young children at school Most Americans support giving all kids free breakfast and lunch at school, new poll finds
    October 4, 2023
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