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mom taking a selfie with a baby
Our Partners

A new parent’s ultimate guide to social media

Is it safe to post pictures of baby? What's okay to share and what's TMI?

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
Our Partners, Baby, Baby Health, Life, Parenting
little girl holding a phone to her chest
Parenting

How to talk about war and other difficult topics with your children: An age-by-age guide

For 2-year-olds to teenagers.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Toddler
little girl smiling at camera
Our Partners

How to raise an optimistic child in a pessimistic world

While the news is hard right now, you've got all the tools you need to make the world a better place.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
Our Partners, Child, Covid, Life, Parenting
Parenting

9 reasons to read aloud to older kids, mama

Research shows that continued reading aloud after age 5 (and well beyond) improves reading and listening skills and academic performance.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Parenting
9 ways to make devices more usable for kids with special needs
Parenting

9 ways to make devices more usable for kids with special needs

4. Lock rotation.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
Parenting, Adult, Child, Tips & Tricks
toddler playing on a phone in mom's lap
Child

9 must-have apps for kids on the autism spectrum

Technology has the power to unlock learning for kids of all ages and stages.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
Child, Children's Health, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, Our Partners, Parenting, Teen Health, Toddler Health
little girl at the movie theater wearing 3D glasses
Our Partners

5 tips for your kid’s first trip to the movies

How to make the first venture to the theater a success.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021
Our Partners, Child, Child Learn & Play, Life, Parenting
What To Watch

These are the 7 movies your kids are going to beg to watch this winter

Time to go to the movies!

Updated Dec. 03, 2021
What To Watch, Entertainment, Life
Children's Health

6 tips for talking to kids about sexual harassment—before they even know about sex

4. Be truthful but don't over-explain.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
Children's Health, Child, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting, Teen, Teen Issues
What To Read

11 practical tips to pick books for your advanced reader

The key is finding a book or series that's engaging, well-matched to your kid's literacy skills, and on target with their emotional development.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
What To Read, Child, Child Learn & Play, Entertainment, Life, Parenting
Teen Activities

5 ways to manage screen time for your middle schooler

Students who were usually on task and high-performing were nodding off and "forgetting" to do their homework.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
Teen Activities, Entertainment, Life, Parenting, Teen, What To Watch
Parenting

5 features parents should know about Apple iOS 12’s parental controls

There's a new one called Downtime you might want to check out.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
Parenting, Life, News
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