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As we approach Thanksgiving, kids at school may still be learning the “friendly Pilgrims and Native Americans” version of the…
Many of us grew up thinking voting was just for grown-ups, but actually—voting is a family matter! Not only do elections…
More than half of people experience a traumatic event at some point during their childhood — and more than a…
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Puberty is challenging for any kid. Their bodies and brains are changing fast, and many kids don’t know exactly what…
Kids have had a rough couple of years. As more and more of them start to return to normalcy as…
Ever wonder what “sex-positivity” really is—and what it means to you, as a parent? Sex-positivity is a way of thinking…
It can be hard to step in and intervene when others are being harassed. This can be especially tricky for…
It’s no surprise that the 2020 election has been dominating the news (and most people’s thoughts), but more of that…
Whether your kids identify as LGBTQ or not—and whether they have family, friends, or classmates who do, or if they’ve…
Voting as adults is one thing, but raising children who vote is another. For civic-minded parents who want to ensure…
Many kids who are learning virtually this year are burned out from too much screen time and social isolation—or they’re…
Most of us learn about Christopher Columbus in school, and some of us even enjoy a day off from work…
Kids may not be able to vote yet, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t learn all they can about the…
There is a lot to process in the news right now, and many people are feeling a deep sense of…
One silver lining of the current pandemic is that it presents an opportunity for us to teach kids about the…
For many families, having access to government benefits like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)…
At the University of California, Berkeley, a new class on “adulting” is so popular that it’s turning students away. The…
It’s important that children learn about the contributions of African American leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Rosa…
What happens when the things we do to protect our kids become the very things that scare them? In response…
While we experience, and hopefully appreciate, the influence of these pioneers and innovators all year long, Black History Month is…
Washington state lawmakers have proposed new bills that, if passed, would protect every kid’s right to set up a lemonade…
In so many states, Native American history, cultures, and issues are rarely talked about in schools—and when they are, it…
Grief is a tough topic, even for adults. Discussions about grief, loss, and death can be especially hard to get…
A new study suggests that moms might be less tolerant than dads are when it comes to boys expressing emotions.…
Children make up half of the 70 million people who have been displaced from their homes around the world due…
Sheyaa Joseph, more popularly known as Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage, is teaming up with the Fulton County solicitor Keith Gammage…
There’s finally a social media craze most parents can stand behind. Teens are making quick videos of historical events and…
What if someone told you that the path to a well behaved child lies in showering them with praise —…
At Norfolk City Jail in Virginia, 13 incarcerated parents and their families are participating in the Second Chances Program, which…
Nearly two-thirds of American families do not have enough money in savings to last them six weeks. The six-week rule…
As Central American families flee violence in their home regions to seek asylum at the U.S. border, many of them…
For undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children, before the age of 16 and before 2007,…
Although e-cigarettes have been billed as a “safer” alternative to traditional cigarettes, they’re still not safe—especially for kids and teens.…
If new parents ever feel like their baby is controlling their lives, research now shows they could be right—at least…
Divorce isn’t easy on anyone, especially children, but with enough emotional support, children tend to fare way better. A recent…
There are collective cheers going up all over the world from parents and educators of girls. The all-female space walk,…
When babies spend their early days, weeks, or months in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), they may not sleep…
Gifted and Talented Programs have become an institution of our educational system. Where there’s a school system with a select…
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Remember the famous Marshmallow Test? In it, psychologist Walter Mischel attempted to predict future success by giving children between the…
Sesame Street has done an excellent job of tackling tough subjects over the years. From creating their first homeless character…
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If you have or know a child with autism spectrum disorder — or autism, as it’s more commonly known —…
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…
A new survey published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants earlier this week reveals some surprising findings about…