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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?

June 30, 2021
Montessori, Parenting advice, Play, Screen time

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 October 10, 2023
Child development, Hard topics, Milestones, Mindful parenting, Teaching kids

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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.

April 24, 2020
Health, Parenting advice, Positive parenting, Teaching kids

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.

September 23, 2019
Montessori, Reading, Reading to kids

Parenting

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

4. Lock rotation.

May 7, 2019
Montessori, Play, Screen time, Tech, Technology, Technology and kids

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.

April 18, 2019
Autism, Health, Learn, Play, Positive parenting

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

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

November 26, 2018
Movies

What To Watch

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

Time to go to the movies!

November 13, 2018
Kids movies, Movies for kids

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.

October 3, 2018
Sexual assault, Talking to kids

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.

October 3, 2018
Books, Montessori, Reading

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.

September 25, 2018
Montessori, Play, Screen time, Tween

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.

September 12, 2018
Apple, Montessori, Play, Screen time, Tech, Technology, Technology and kids
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