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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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Hanna Andersson’s new colorable pajamas let kids wear their art to bed

Hold onto your markers, folks! Our favorite purveyor of hand-me-down-worthy kids’ clothes…

Updated Aug. 16, 2024
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The 3 skills your child needs for a successful school year, according to an education expert

How courage, determination and reflection can help in the classroom—and beyond.

Updated Aug. 15, 2024
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10 casual questions to ask when reading books with your kids

Fostering reading comprehension doesn’t have to be formal.

Updated Aug. 05, 2024
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The best name labels for summer camp to ensure their lost stuff gets back to you

Alright, squad, it’s that time of year again. School’s almost out and…

Updated May. 06, 2025

11 best places to buy school uniforms this year

Let’s face it: shopping for school uniforms isn’t exactly at the top…

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
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This mom’s secret to easing separation anxiety is just as heartwarming as it is effective

What a sweet method to help your kid (and yourself) feel better about school drop off.

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
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4 ways to avoid summer camp scaries with a vision board

Before your kids head off to camp this summer, make a vision board with them to get them excited and anticipate positive feelings about their camp experience.

Updated Jul. 30, 2024
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How to create a memorable first day of homeschool

One thing I’ve learned is that the first day of homeschool should feel like an adventure—it’s a chance to redefine how we learn and bond as a family.

Updated Jul. 23, 2024
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Going to Music Together® classes is a bonding experience to cherish forever

There’s nothing like the warm feeling when you and your child sing a favorite song together…

Updated Jan. 14, 2025
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How to talk to kids about politics in an election year

If it feels hard to broach the subject, don’t worry—but don’t avoid it. Talking to kids about politics in an age-appropriate way can strengthen their understanding—and your relationship.

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
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Let them choose the long book

In the grand scheme of life, I know I will never regret it.

Updated Jul. 10, 2024
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5 tips for cultivating positive masculinity in the next generation of men

Challenge the societal expectations and preconceived notions about what it means to be a boy or a man.

Updated Jul. 09, 2024
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I’m the mom who cried after dropping my kid off for their first day of kindergarten

His world has grown and will continue to grow, but I will always be his place to land.  

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
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3 tips for parenting in the AI boom, from a Millennial mom raising a Gen Alpha son

How do we encourage our kids to work hard, do for themselves and use their own creative energy and mental labor to excel when nearly everything in their young lives can be automated, outsourced or generated?

Updated Jul. 03, 2024

The best phones for kids to keep them safely connected

Parental controls are just one of many features on these phones for kids.

Updated Mar. 16, 2025
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4 ways to support challenging behavior in kids, from a Speech Language Pathologist

These skills help our children (and us) manage thoughts, emotions, and actions, paving the way for success in life, school, relationships and beyond.

Updated Jul. 01, 2024
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