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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.
How to help your perfectionist child
It can be heartbreaking to hear a child say, "I can't do anything right."
Our favorite Montessori-friendly toys, all under $20
According to a Montessori teacher.
After-school restraint collapse is real—here’s how to help your child
It's natural for kids to release their emotional, mental and physical energy as soon as the school day ends.
Quiet time is essential for kids’ brains—here are 5 ways to get it
Experts say kids need quiet time as much as they need play.
Kids need to play together outside—here’s how to do it safely
Here's why outdoor play, and lots of it, should be at the top of your to-do list, especially now.
80% of parents want hybrid learning for their kids—but it’s not an option for everyone
For some it works but distance learning isn't for every family.
How our editor created a schoolwork station for her kids
And it was way easier than I thought.
The best brain-boosting food for kids—and how to get them to eat it
Nutrition is crucial for brain development, but kids aren't clamoring to eat fish and wheat germ. Here's how to close the brain food gap.
How to support kids’ emotions during back-to-school season this year
More than ever, kids need social and emotional support as the school year begins.
Everything about this school year feels wrong
But the hard choices could lead to a new, better education system
Microschools + pandemic pods may solve one problem, but there’s more to the story
Here's what's missing from this particular solution: Equity.
We’re facing a massive childcare shortage—and women of color are paying the price
Sixty percent of businesses in the childcare industry are minority-owned, but historically these workers are vastly underpaid and under appreciated. As Motherly reported last year, on average, America's childcare workers make less than Amazon delivery drivers.
I don’t know if I should send my child back to school—and it’s crushing me with anxiety
Each option feels like I am sacrificing something important.
This viral post perfectly captures how many parents feel about going back to school
"Having to choose between my children's health and education doesn't feel right."
Quarantine bubbles can help fight loneliness
But to limit coronavirus risk, they have to be done right.
6 tips to safely get back to the playground during the pandemic
Plus, how to know whether it's safe to go or not.
CDC report warned against fully reopening schools—here’s why
There are "noticeable gaps" in many K-12 reopening plans—gaps that put communities at risk for coronavirus.
Kids over 2 need to wear face masks, says CDC
Here's how to get them to do it. 👇
Expert strategies for dealing with the loss of a grandparent, age by age
All too many children may be facing the loss of a loved one this year. Here's how to help them through it.
When will children go back to school? That depends on where you live
The goalpost is moving again. But there's reason for hope.