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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

By Joanna Eng October 11, 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)

By Joanna Eng October 9, 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

By Kalyn Belsha, ChalkBeat October 4, 2023

Quiz: Which banned book is your family missing out on?

By Joanna Eng October 3, 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

By Sharon Zhang, Truthout September 29, 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

By Mckenna Saady September 27, 2023

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

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

When your child wants to wear a problematic Halloween costume

By Robyn Welling September 21, 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

By Joanna Eng September 20, 2023

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

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

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

By Nadra Nittle, The 19th September 11, 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

By ParentsTogether Foundation September 6, 2023