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What To Watch

When your preschooler wants to watch TV all the time—7 tips for managing their screen time

3. Split it up.

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16 entertaining podcasts that will reduce your kids’ screen time

Including perfect bedtime stories, science exploration, cool news, and more.

Children's Health

Raising body-positive kids: 5 ways to create healthy habits early on

Starting to bolster kids' body image early, even in preschool, can make a big difference in how kids feel about themselves as they grow up.

Travel

9 must-have apps to keep kids entertained while you travel

Whether you want to listen as a group, have the kids play together, or let them get their thinking caps on, check out these apps to find what works best for your family.

Our Partners

10 toddler TV shows that inspire learning, friendship + kindness

Use the shows’ subjects as starting points for pretend games and conversation.

Child Learn & Play

5 pain-free ways to switch off screen time for your kids

Yes, it’s possible to minimize conflict and find the balance we’re all seeking.

Shop

10 books teachers love reading to their own kids

4. Charlotte's Web

Parenting

10 ways tech makes life easier for new parents

I needed to talk to my mom, I needed to chat with my friends, I needed advice from an expert, I needed to buy more diapers! My phone allowed me to do all these things (mostly) in silence, one-handed, at all hours of the day and night.