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These days it seems that most parents, regardless of race, class, or socioeconomic status, believe the more time we spend…
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As kids grow up to become more capable and independent, every parent faces the dilemma of when it’s okay to…
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The White House released a statement on Friday proclaiming April 11 through 17 as Black Maternal Health Week. This special…
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Public debates about gender and parenting have been heightened in recent years. Merriam-Webster announced the gender-neutral pronoun “they” as the…
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Ever wonder what “sex-positivity” really is—and what it means to you, as a parent? Sex-positivity is a way of thinking…
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President Biden will present the State of the Union Address to Congress, and globally via live stream, on Tuesday, March…
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It’s an ugly part of our history, but legalized segregation and discrimination in the form of Jim Crow laws went…
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It’s an understatement to say that we’re living in a time of heightened political activism. Whether you’re trying to find…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Test scores of American students are stagnant…
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Parents hear all the time that children are resilient and bounce back quickly, which is true to some extent—especially when…
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Race, gender, and religion are just a few of the categories that make up a person’s identity. This week, Sesame…
“If you don’t stop that, I’m going to have to leave you at the store.” It might make kids behave…
To set children up to be successful and independent in life, we don’t just need them to memorize facts and…
If you have or know a child with autism spectrum disorder — or autism, as it’s more commonly known —…
There’s no shortage of data that tells us reading with our children during their younger years is important. From studies…
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been a well-known health issue for children for a number of years. Methods of diagnosis…
If you’ve ever wished you could take a mental health day from work (or life in general), soon your kids…
We all know that early education is important for our children, but most people think of education as starting with…
As parents, we teach our children to love themselves. We don’t want them to compare themselves to unrealistic images they…
What if there was a grant that could help families struggling with the high costs of infertility treatments (IVF)? For…
The mental health of our children is a hot button topic in the news and on social media. As parents,…
A new survey published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants earlier this week reveals some surprising findings about…
If you’ve ever wished more ads celebrated pregnant and nursing moms, your time has finally come, and you can thank…
Parents are faced with countless tough and personal decisions while raising their children. Decisions about health care can often seem…
When you have a child in the hospital, even a short stay can feel like an eternity. Add the cost,…
There are a few (million) kids who will be happy to read the findings of a recent study on screen…
It’s a fear every parent has: Something we brought into our homes will turn out to be dangerous and harm…
Not sure how to get your kids to eat their vegetables? Many parents are at a loss, but the results…
Contrary to what teenagers might think, there could be something parents can do right. A new study published in Developmental…
Schools in disadvantaged areas may be a lot higher quality than they’ve been given credit for. Despite public perception that…
If you’ve been worried about your child’s weight and you’ve had a hunch their sleep habits may be partly to…
Dealing with meltdowns, tantrums, and other behavior issues has always been among the biggest challenges parents face. Issuing “time outs”…
From cutting out cursive to Common Core math, parents have seen their fair share of somewhat controversial changes to education…
About half of the families in the United States report having trouble finding quality, affordable care, and in many cases…
Older parents have one less thing to worry about, according to a new study. While parents who wait until later…
If it seems like you’ve barely slept a wink since you became a parent, you might not be too far…
If today’s families are having kitchen table debates over tofu and kale, the kids of the future may find a…
Parents often turn to the Internet to help diagnose unfamiliar symptoms that arise in their children. However, that tactic doesn’t…
Imagine a world where dolls didn’t have to be “girly.” Well, none other than Mattel has taken the toy world…
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 120,000 children are waiting to be adopted, with another…
Remember a few years back when everyone was up in arms about BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups? The…
A child’s time management skills and attention span are essential to a successful future, says a Stanford University psychology expert.…
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If you have not yet heard of Greta Thunberg, not to worry. A simple Google search will yield a whopping…
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is asking pediatricians to play a greater role in the fight against racism because…
The number of children with health insurance in the U.S. declined again in 2018. This leaves almost half a million…
In an effort to show the public just how much synthetic dye families are consuming each day, KIND Healthy Snacks…
It should come as a relief to stressed and exhausted parents that “good enough” is, well, actually good enough when…
It’s no surprise that parenting is stressful—the constant responsibility and resulting parental burnout are well documented. What has some people…
On the heels of last Friday’s Global Climate Strike, and 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg’s moving speech to the United Nations…
Experts often say that one way to avoid toddler tantrums is to offer choices. Many tantrums are a result of…
The Sarasota County, Florida police recently arrested 25 men in a special four-day operation. What did all of the cases…
Imagine if your child could bike, bounce, balance, and swing—in the middle of a math or reading lesson.
Students across the U.S. and the world walked out of school to participate in a massive “Climate Strike” — a protest against the government’s inaction on climate change.
It’s only natural for parents to want to be involved in their children’s lives, but for years educators and psychologists…
The Sandy Hook Promise Foundation released a new PSA on Wednesday depicting children using ordinary school supplies to defend themselves…
New York Fashion Week is the iconic semi-annual event in which fashion designers showcase their new looks. It consists of…
According to the CDC there is no vaccine that will guard against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), so taking these precautions is your best line of defense.
A new proposal from New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will make college tuition-free for all New Mexico students. If…
For the first time, several agencies came together to create one set of consistent guidelines for what children should drink…
Parenting is an extremely rewarding job, but it’s also one that never stops. From the 2 A.M. feedings of infancy…
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One shows that even though kids may share the same classroom, their…
We live in a time when lockdown drills are commonplace for young children, from toddlers in daycare to high school…
Despite evidence that carrying heavy backpacks can cause musculoskeletal disorders, back pain, and posture issues in kids, overloaded backpacks are…
Grandparents aren’t just photo snappers and buyers of tiny self-promoting onesies that proclaim “I have the world’s greatest Grandma.” In…
Parents of kids with peanut allergies are taking a huge sigh of relief. The first-ever drug to treat this life-threatening…
Lots of parents worry about their child’s weight, either because we notice a sudden change ourselves or the doctor mentions…
Have you ever noticed that after being exposed to screen time, kids often demand more—almost like they’re going through withdrawal?…
Moms across Chicago are organizing to distribute “Baby on Board” buttons to pregnant public transportation passengers to encourage fellow riders…
Being present and available for your kids while striving to achieve professional success at the same time is a delicate…
There’s a lot to love about having a family game night, and the benefits can be even greater if you…
Millions of families in the United States struggle with maintaining their work-life balance once a new baby arrives. The U.S.…
Since the 1990s, Box Tops for Education has been encouraging parents to cut their tabs off of cereal boxes to…
New parents often can’t wait until their babies arrive, daydreaming about the idyllic hours they’ll spend holding them and feeding…
Prenatal classes with a special focus on dads are becoming more popular across the country. In a recent interview with…
Kate Hudson posted an adorable video with her kids singing “Happy Birthday” to her older brother over the weekend. The…
While some people worry that printed books are going the way of the dinosaur as popularity of digital devices climbs,…
Weight Watchers, which recently rebranded as WW, is drawing criticism from parents and health professionals for its new nutrition and…
Small children are among the most freely unique individuals around, and often don’t care what anyone thinks about them. If…
Did you know that even young babies benefit from seeing diversity in picture books? And, once they become toddlers, they’ll…
I love curling up to read with my kiddos, but it’s easy to get in a rut reading the same…
You’ve heard of the “terrible twos,” right? Well they don’t always end at 2. Sometimes it’s the terrible threes and…
Last weekend, my seven-year old was racing with a friend at the park when the other boy tripped and fell.…
The Big Idea: Transgender kids often have that trans identity by adolescence, and sometimes as young as 18-24 months. Kids…
The Big Idea: Our culture is teaching boys to suppress their feelings from an early age. In actuality, to raise…
When we heard about hurricane Maria and the severe devastation it brought to families living there, it hit home for…
We had parents ask their kids, “What’s something your family could do to make the world better for others?” We got…
by Ailen Arreaza In a couple of weeks, my son Lucas will finish up his first year of elementary school.…
By Ailen Arreaza Whenever I talk to other parents about the work I’m doing with ParentsTogether, I explain that we…