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November is Child Safety & Protection Month, so it’s a great time to re-evaluate the safety of the places where…
Whether you’re lucky enough to have daycare providers, babysitters, or family members who care for your children—or you’ve been missing…
Native American Heritage month is a great opportunity for families to celebrate the contributions of indigenous people to our country.…
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The United Nations designated November 16 as International Tolerance Day, and it’s a perfect opportunity for families to get better…
Kids are naturally curious about how things work (not to mention, most of them have a mild obsession with the…
World Kindness Day is November 13, and it’s the perfect time to inspire your child to do something nice for…
Like so many other activities, birthdays, and pastimes, Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. Many families are wondering…
This Veterans Day, some of the ways we normally celebrate as a family—like attending parades, visiting with veterans, or in-person…
A little competitiveness is normal among children. After all, from the time they’re little, we cheer them on anytime they…
Even though our kids may be “digital natives,” there’s a lot more to learning and understanding than just being able…
Helping children become independent learners has never been more important than right now, with so many students attending school remotely…
While reading classic stories with your kids is great, making sure to include books that feature LGBTQ+ or nonbinary characters…
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…
A few weeks after distance learning began, my son began complaining of aches and pains, mainly in his back. As…
Many kids who are learning virtually this year are burned out from too much screen time and social isolation—or they’re…
Families across the country are wondering: Is it safe to do Halloween this year? The answer depends on two main…
With the recent death of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, there’s been a lot of talk about the nominee who could replace…
With scientists rushing towards a vaccine—nearly 200 teams of researchers around the world are working on it simultaneously—everyone is wondering…
National #ChalkTheVote Day of Action Part of ParentsTogether #FamilyVote Campaign Voting Plan Hopscotch, Voter Turn-out Art Aims to Empower Families…
A rare survey of both parents and children has found that 70 percent of kids have felt overwhelmed, worried, or…
Most of us learn about Christopher Columbus in school, and some of us even enjoy a day off from work…
Parents understandably want to know where school outbreaks are happening, but without a national database, that means relying on your…
In the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, parents are looking for ways to explain this heroic lawyer and Supreme…
With the new school year getting off the ground, a lot of kids and their families are adjusting to some…
Kids may not be able to vote yet, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t learn all they can about the…
This year has thrown us all for a loop, and children are no exception. Between last spring’s abrupt school closings,…
As schools scramble to reopen with plenty of mask-wearing, hand-washing, and social distancing guidelines in place, some experts think we…
As social distancing and virtual learning continue, many parents are worried about their kids’ social development during the pandemic. Helping…
Lea este artículo en español en La Alianza. For parents whose kids are going back to school in person, one…
Recent changes instituted by the new Postmaster General of the US Post Service, Louis DeJoy, cut overtime, late delivery trips,…
As parents with teenagers look ahead, many are wondering how they’re going to fill their kids’ time with so many camps,…
About 50 million K-12 public school students have had to switch to remote learning because of the Covid-19 crisis. But…
Parents are under heightened stress and anxiety during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, for so many reasons related to school and…
Every parent is struggling to keep their kids busy during this pandemic, but those with only children have the added…
This wasn’t how high school and college students (or anyone for that matter) imagined their 2020 summer would play out.…
With kids stuck at home for months on end, a lack of work-family balance, and nowhere to go to blow…
If you’re considering sending your kids back to in-person school this year—or if you simply don’t have any other options—you…
The tough choice of whether to send your child to school in person or have them attend virtually is one…
Just because places are reopening, the pandemic hasn’t changed. We’re all still at risk of contracting COVID-19, and that’s the…
Ask any teacher, student, administrator, or parent of school-aged kids, and they’ll tell you that the end of the 2019-2020…
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…
It seems like only yesterday parents were counting down the days until the school year ended and we’d be finished…
As many states’ eviction freezes expire, more families are losing their homes due to the current economic recession. By September…
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…
This article was reprinted with permission from Michigan State University Extension, Michigan State University’s statewide outreach organization. Many times, emergencies…
This article was adapted and reprinted with permission from Michigan State University Extension, Michigan State University’s statewide outreach organization. More…
As more Americans wake up to the urgency of the Black Lives Matter movement, many of us are wondering how…
You could be eligible for thousands of dollars in federal relief, but if you—or someone you love—don’t file taxes (or…
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…
As state and local governments begin to phase in a reopening of businesses and public services, some parents are being…
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…
With school districts across America contemplating whether to reopen in the fall and if so, how exactly to do that…
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…
We love playing with our kids, of course, and we know there needs to be a healthy amount of imaginative…
As cities and states across the country begin to reopen, families are wondering if they should voluntarily continue social distancing—and…
This spring, kids and families are getting through the disappointment and loneliness of the end of the school year by…
In a time when everyone is feeling drained from the weeks or months of quarantine—especially considering many of us still…
The coronavirus pandemic has been stressful on everyone, but if you’re a single parent you likely face additional challenges. Being…
Of all the parenting memes making the rounds, some of the most liked—by far—focus on the importance of going easy…
Of course everyone has their own unique set of issues during this pandemic, but for those quarantined with their families,…
As most parents can attest, the lack of in-person gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic has led to a massive…
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…
For many parents whose finances are taking a hit again this month, we’re still on the lookout for the stimulus…
Saying that our lives are up in the air these days seems like the understatement of the century, but it’s…
The coronavirus has affected just about everything in our lives, and our relationships are no exception. In fact, there are…
“When life gives you lemons, squirt someone in the eye.” – Cathy Guisewite. Ever wonder why we turn to humor…
Experts agree that physical activity is essential to our overall health. It not only improves our quality of life, but…
Self-care is a term in heavy rotation right now as most of us hunker down with our families during this…
As the weeks of social isolation stretch longer, and video chats start to lose their novelty factor, families are looking…
Families who’ve taken financial hits due to the coronavirus pandemic should check out how the recently-passed CARES Act might help,…
Of all the things that are causing parents stress during this pandemic, how to structure the days with their kids…
If you have young kids college may seem far off, but a new survey shows parents and kids have vastly…
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…
Updated March 12, 2020. If there’s any good news to be shared about the coronavirus epidemic, it’s that children seem…
Every parent wants their child to be safe, but too many of us feel uncomfortable bringing up the subject of…
Talk about the power of bonding: A new study shows that babies’ and adults’ brains actually sync up when they…
Is your pediatrician the target of intense marketing and advertising? If so, it could affect the level of care your…
Parents who are being slammed with child care or tuition costs, extracurricular fees, medical bills, and constant food and clothing…
As parents in today’s digital age, the privacy of our children online is a constant worry. Government officials are taking…
Nine parents arrived at Los Angeles International Airport from Guatemala City in late January to be reunited with their children,…
The social platform Reddit offers a unique type of account that gives users more anonymity: temporary “throwaway” accounts, which users…
A lot of parents struggle to find effective strategies for getting their kids to eat healthy foods. New research shows…
It’s no secret that one of the pain points of new parenthood is sleep deprivation. In fact, one 2018 study…
When siblings fight, how involved do you need to be? Leaving kids to resolve their own fights doesn’t often lead…
Since 2005, YouTube has been entertaining millions with its extensive and constantly expanding library of user-shared videos. In fact, the…
In so many states, Native American history, cultures, and issues are rarely talked about in schools—and when they are, it…
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…
“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…
It’s an annual question for many parents: How can we ring in the new year and take part in all…
A London linguist says there’s a ton of female slang these days, and websites dedicated to motherhood may be the…
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…
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Like many children around the world, one 7-year-old boy from Texas decided to write a letter to Santa, letting him…
Parents with children in the special education system often struggle to balance work with the many appointments and school meetings…
Recent studies show that screen use during the toddler years has exploded well beyond what is recommended for this age…
It’s the holidays and no matter how good your intentions are, it’s not just your diet that may take a…
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.…
New research has revealed that when it comes to parental leave, a gender pay gap definitely exists — and it…
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…
When are pregnant women most likely to give birth? A study by City University of London shows that women are…
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…
If dozens of babies were dying and experts attributed it to a single baby product, most citizens would expect the…
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The United States Postal System is giving everyone a chance to be Santa this year — and giving underprivileged kids a…
Women represent just under half of the total workforce in the US, and it’s no longer unusual for women to…
If your holiday travel plans include flights and you want to make sure you sit next to your kids, you…
A new Australian study focuses on the parents of children with autism and certain rare diseases. And those parents, the…
Failure can actually be a good thing — because if you don’t fail, you don’t learn. But how much failure…
November is Prematurity Awareness Month, and parents of premature babies have more support than ever. According to the Centers For…
In an attempt to reduce hot car deaths, Italy passed a law this month requiring all vehicles to have car…
You’re busy, your partner is busy, everyone is so busy. But are we too busy to enjoy even the most…
In theory, we all want our kids to learn kindness, caring, and fairness, and may even talk about these values…
There’s finally a social media craze most parents can stand behind. Teens are making quick videos of historical events and…
The Numbers, And How We Got Here New government data reveals that 69,550 migrant children were held in U.S. government…
Nearly two-thirds of American families do not have enough money in savings to last them six weeks. The six-week rule…
If you’ve ever rocked a crying baby at 3 A.M. or crawled slowly out of your toddler’s bedroom only to…
Have you ever left your child alone to run a quick errand, and the whole time you were gone you…
When parents have unpredictable work schedules, their children often have worse behavior and less consistent child care, found researchers at…
Even though children don’t fully understand what numbers mean until around age four, their number sense begins as early as…
What if someone told you that the way you respond to your baby’s cues can greatly impact their ability to…
“Forcibly separating children from their parents is like setting a house on fire,” a new issue brief from Harvard states.…
Over the years, parents have tried everything under the sun to give their kids a head start in school and…
A new study confirms what most of us parents already know: We’re tired. Not only are we getting up earlier…
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,…
Sesame Street has done an excellent job of tackling tough subjects over the years. From creating their first homeless character…
Affordable and quality child care should be available to all families. Unfortunately, child care options vary widely across the country,…
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been a well-known health issue for children for a number of years. Methods of diagnosis…
If it seems like you’ve barely slept a wink since you became a parent, you might not be too far…
Have you ever had to power through the day even though you were exhausted? Surviving on little sleep is one…
As a parent, do you sometimes fall into a habit of automatically snapping or yelling at your kids because you’re…
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…