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Big changes happening! From preschool to play dates and homework to household chores, here’s what you need to know to navigate the childhood years.

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10 helpful phrases to say when your child struggles in social situations

8. "Did I ever tell you about my experience with friendship at your age?"

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Mentally strong kids have parents who refuse to do these 13 things

A strong mental muscle is the key to helping kids reach their greatest potential in life.

10 chore charts for the little helper in your household

Keep kids on track and encourage independence with these visual aids.

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Hippity-hoppity! 12 Easter coloring pages for kids

What better way to count down to the spring holiday than with a fun activity like Easter coloring pages?

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15 free St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages to download now

From drawings of shamrocks to leprechauns and rainbows to pots of gold, we’ve created a digital coloring book filled with pages that you can download at no cost.

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17 kids’ toys and games to celebrate Women’s History and inspire the next generation of trailblazers

We've rounded up some seriously fun ways to celebrate the hard-working, trailblazing women who have left their mark on the world.

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6 ways to raise emotionally intelligent kids, according to a clinical psychologist

Emotional intelligence is critically important to our success and overall health. But how do you foster this emotional growth in your child?

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To the mama just starting the co-parenting journey: The handoffs were the hardest part for me

It’s painful to watch families go through the early part of settling into a post-divorce co-parenting routine. Whether you’re an a-list celebrity or just plain suburban somebody like me, it’s not easy. Here's how I learned to adjust.

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Most kids under 5 are getting too much screen time, study finds

And this was before the pandemic. Eliminating ads from kids’ programming and apps would help, researchers say.

EndeavorRx: young boy playing with ipad outside

Meet the first FDA-approved video game to treat kids’ ADHD

68% of parents reported improvement in their child’s ADHD symptoms after 8 weeks of playing EndeavorRx.

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One way to prevent kids from getting sick? Try cow colostrum

Studies show cow colostrum can significantly reduce the number of upper respiratory tract infections in kids.

tech addiction in kids

As California’s First Partner and a mother, here’s how I’m addressing tech addiction in kids

Conversation and connection are critical ingredients to building and sustaining healthy relationships between kids and technology.

LEGO MRI scanner set

LEGO is giving MRI scanner sets to hospitals to help comfort nervous kids

The company will send custom MRI Scanner LEGO sets to hospitals so kids can learn all about them before undergoing their own MRI.

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