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Just because places are reopening, the pandemic hasn’t changed. We’re all still at risk of contracting COVID-19, and that’s the…
During the pandemic, parents are dealing with job loss and financial insecurity, health anxiety, uncertainty about what school will look…
Schools and districts across the country are preparing for decisions about whether to provide in-person schooling this fall—and if so,…
As parents, it’s our job to guide kids toward making good decisions—and that doesn’t stop when they’re behind a phone,…
Even though we’ve all adjusted to some new rhythms this summer, our kids may still be struggling with the strain…
It has taken far too long, but it finally appears as though the United States may be ready to address…
A new study showed that almost 40 percent of kids with smartphones had either received or sent sexually explicit messages…
Catcalling, lewd stares, sexual comments, and other unwanted physical attention and harassment are unfortunately not only realities that adult women…
From bad dreams to fragmented sleep to straight-up insomnia, the pandemic is taking its toll on sleep. While the dangers…
As more Americans wake up to the urgency of the Black Lives Matter movement, many of us are wondering how…
One of the biggest pain points parents are reporting during shelter-in-place is the lack of personal space and alone time.…
If you’ve decided to send your child to summer camp (assuming it wasn’t canceled this year), or you’re planning to…
For months it seemed as if COVID-19 was sparing children, much to the relief of parents everywhere. Of the small…
As some areas of the country begin to lift pandemic restrictions, many kids (and adults) are itching to see their…
As kids reach the end of a very tumultuous school year, most without even getting a chance to say goodbye…
If you’re having trouble limiting kids’ screen time, you’re definitely not alone. With so much time at home in recent…
When you’re at home all day every day with young kids, it gets challenging to find time for yourself to…
As restrictions slowly begin to lift across the country, parents are beginning to think about playdates again, if only to…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of parents, teachers and students were thrown unexpectedly into distance learning. For many, it’s…
For many families, the current news cycle about police brutality, #BlackLivesMatter, and civil disobedience has been a wake-up call to…
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…
Screen time has gone through the roof as a result of Covid-19—and parents are worried about the long-term consequences. About…
As screen time ramps up while everyone’s at home during quarantine, parents are reporting that kids are increasingly resistant (read:…
With schools closed until at least the start of next year and summer looming, parents are wondering what they’re going…
Kids are great at showing us when something is off with them, but they’re not always great at telling us…
Our children have just as many questions as we do about the novel corona virus, but far fewer outlets to…
Of course everyone has their own unique set of issues during this pandemic, but for those quarantined with their families,…
By now, you’ve probably mastered how to set your kids up with fun virtual playdates and creative meet-ups with their…
With schools, daycares, and, well, just about everything else closed during the COVID-19 crisis, parents are finding super inventive ways…
With the entire globe in a tailspin during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s not easy to know the best ways to…
Saying that our lives are up in the air these days seems like the understatement of the century, but it’s…
The CDC now recommends the voluntary use of cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing isn’t always possible—and…
Parents everywhere are realizing that being home all day every day does not mean that you suddenly have the time—or…
One silver lining of the current pandemic is that it presents an opportunity for us to teach kids about the…
Experts agree that physical activity is essential to our overall health. It not only improves our quality of life, but…
Children with special needs typically pair up with pediatric therapists and educators who assist them with everything from speech, to…
As the weeks of social isolation stretch longer, and video chats start to lose their novelty factor, families are looking…
If you have young kids college may seem far off, but a new survey shows parents and kids have vastly…
A recent study shows that enjoying time in nature makes children happier overall, as well as more environmentally and socially…
New research found that one key to succeeding on math tests (and beyond) could be talking to yourself. Not out…
Today’s kids are inundated with screens. Wherever they turn there are computers, phones or tablets. Reducing screen time is the…
Parents are always concerned with their children’s nutrition, but did you know there are certain foods that can help our…
Every parent wants their child to be safe, but too many of us feel uncomfortable bringing up the subject of…
Since 2005, YouTube has been offering audiences a virtual library of video content generated for and by its users. As…
Not knowing where your next meal is coming from is a major source of anxiety for children growing up in…
As parents in today’s digital age, the privacy of our children online is a constant worry. Government officials are taking…
Teaching kids about the importance of being kind is one thing, reaping the benefits of performing acts of kindness long…
An alarming new study has found that firearm deaths in U.S. schoolchildren is increasing at disturbing rates, especially among black…
Nine parents arrived at Los Angeles International Airport from Guatemala City in late January to be reunited with their children,…
Washington state lawmakers have proposed new bills that, if passed, would protect every kid’s right to set up a lemonade…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first treatment for peanut allergies in children, much to the…
If it seems like it takes nearly forever to get out of the house with your kids, you actually might…
A lot of parents struggle to find effective strategies for getting their kids to eat healthy foods. New research shows…
Since 2005, YouTube has been entertaining millions with its extensive and constantly expanding library of user-shared videos. In fact, the…
There’s not a soul with a heart on the planet who doesn’t feel for the people and wildlife that have…
For years the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that kids up to 4 feet 9 inches tall ride…
With each new year come new predictions for the top trends expected in the next 12 months. Many parents wouldn’t…
Teachers are known to go above and beyond to help students any way they can, but Keisha Yearby of Chesapeake,…
To the delight of many parents, scientists are proposing a ban on glitter. This sparkly substance might bring joy to…
“Every Second: The Impact of the Incarceration Crisis on America’s Families” is a new large-scale report by business and tech…
In an eerie tale of technology gone wrong, a Mississippi family fell victim to their video monitors being hacked. Using…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that kids ages 6 through 17 get one hour of vigorous exercise…
If you’re fed up with negotiating with your child to try “just one bite” of a new healthy food, a…
An eye-opening new health analysis shows that children who experience trauma have a higher chance of developing conditions such as…
It’s an annual question for many parents: How can we ring in the new year and take part in all…
With iPads and smartphones becoming the new toys of choice for even the youngest children, there’s growing focus on keeping…
Starting next year, climate change will be the subject of examination for Italian school children. All schools will dedicate 33…
To instill genuine gratitude in kids, parents have to do more than remind them to say “thank you” for their…
This advice from an expert about what parents should take credit for on Christmas is as true today as it…
Like many children around the world, one 7-year-old boy from Texas decided to write a letter to Santa, letting him…
Recent studies show that screen use during the toddler years has exploded well beyond what is recommended for this age…
Mention that big yellow bird or the fluffy green grump in a trash can, and millions of kids and adults…
If you’ve ever struggled to shuffle your child from school to sports or other extracurricular activities, a growing number of…
Imagine if your pediatrician assessed you for a mental health screening during your child’s annual well visit. That’s what parents…
A new study suggests that moms might be less tolerant than dads are when it comes to boys expressing emotions.…
Schools all over the country are placing new emphasis on children being able to read by third grade, with some…
Who knew toddlers were such great conversation starters? A recent study from Washington State University found that while parents might…
American students did not show any improvement in the last round of international reading and math testing. In fact, math…
At last count, the Washington State Department of Corrections housed over 8,000 inmates with children under the age of 18.…
A new study has determined something that to most parents — in fact, most people — might seem counterintuitive: when…
In the past, children under age 5 have been one of the most undercounted populations in the U.S. Census, which…
With the climate crisis becoming more and more urgent, plus health concerns over plastics, not to mention the rise of…
The mother of Tamir Rice, the 12-year-old boy who was killed by a police officer in a Cleveland park five…
According to a new study, 48 percent of parents wish their partner spent less time on their phone and more…
Families of the twenty children and six adults killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Connecticut…
Got a gamer in the house? What if someone told you they might be able to make a career of…
The United States Postal System is giving everyone a chance to be Santa this year — and giving underprivileged kids a…
Music and clothing inspired by the indigenous Sámi people of Scandinavian Arctic regions provided a cultural backdrop of sorts for…
A study confirms what many parents have noticed: Today’s kids are more stressed out than ever, with the majority of…
To date, thousands of migrant children are still in U.S. detention centers. Two students in the San Francisco Bay area…
If your holiday travel plans include flights and you want to make sure you sit next to your kids, you…
According to the United Nations, an unprecedented 69,550 migrant children have been held in U.S. government custody over the past…
New research published last week in the journal Pediatrics found that despite an increase in the number of child psychiatrists,…
In an attempt to reduce hot car deaths, Italy passed a law this month requiring all vehicles to have car…
As you figure out who’s invited to Thanksgiving dinner and what will be on the menu, your kids may be…
Most parents would assume that kids who perform chores on a regular basis probably have a great sense of self-control,…
In theory, we all want our kids to learn kindness, caring, and fairness, and may even talk about these values…
Parents don’t need a study to tell them how much their kids love devices. Everywhere you look, kids are exchanging…
What if someone told you that the path to a well behaved child lies in showering them with praise —…
The Numbers, And How We Got Here New government data reveals that 69,550 migrant children were held in U.S. government…
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…
A creative ten year-old in the United Kingdom was told one too many times to stop doodling in class, so…
When kids are little, parental involvement at school tends to spike. But as children grow up, many parents start to…
If you’re the parent of an only child, a new study shows you might not have to worry about your…
The title of this article alone is tragic. How can suicide be one of the leading causes of death for…
Have you ever left your child alone to run a quick errand, and the whole time you were gone you…
New slang terms are notoriously hard to keep up with, but there’s one phrase that millennials and Generation Z kids…
Although e-cigarettes have been billed as a “safer” alternative to traditional cigarettes, they’re still not safe—especially for kids and teens.…
There’s no shortage of things to worry about once you have kids. From sleep habits to nutrition requirements, the early…
Have you ever looked at a juicebox, seen a picture of a smiling apple and the words “made with real…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low income families afford their meals, is under fire due to a…
At the end of this month, Amazon will release a new version of its popular Kindle e-reader made just for…
There are collective cheers going up all over the world from parents and educators of girls. The all-female space walk,…
Sesame Street has done an excellent job of tackling tough subjects over the years. From creating their first homeless character…
A new scientific study recently released in JAMA Pediatrics identified seven specific positive childhood experiences that are linked to a…
A new survey published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants earlier this week reveals some surprising findings about…
Kids are like sponges. If we say positive things to them, it makes a big difference in how they feel…
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One time at a routine doctor visit, a nurse changed my son’s diaper, went to the sink…and washed my BABY’S…
Birthdays can be a whirlwind of cupcakes and presents and pizza. These Q4KIDZ questions are a wonderful way to spark…
It’s never too early to help kids think creatively about STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering, and math. Here are…
Sometimes you need a little inspiration in order to get your kids to open up. Here are a few creative…
by Ailen Arreaza Happy snowcalypse. By now, the inside of your house is probably scarier than any natural disaster and…
We had parents ask their kids, “What’s something your family could do to make the world better for others?” We got…