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Dear teachers: You are my hero

You are relentless. You are inspiring. You are shaping an empathetic, open-minded and diverse generation. You make our lives as parents so much better.

How Montessori teachers get kids to clean up their toys

They tried it. And it works.

10 ways to be a positive parent when your child doesn’t want to eat

2. Take off the pressure

These mom-invented swim goggles won’t pull your kid’s hair ????

It's a summer time game changer.

9 must-have apps for kids on the autism spectrum

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

Why the bedtime ritual is a powerful moment of connection with your kids

Bedtime is perfect for providing the quiet space needed for kids to use their voices, express themselves, talk about doubts or fears, tell you about silly things that happened or share their favorite parts of the day.

How to help your children learn to play all by themselves

Here are some expert ways to make free play work for your child

What parents need to know about the huge spike in ER visits for kids who swallow objects

And how to protect their kids.

Deal alert: J.Crew just launched an affordable kids collection on Amazon! ????

Everything is under $30!

The scientific benefits of a father’s presence in their kid’s lives

Fathers are no longer just considered "babysitters" but active, equal partners in their child's life.

Amazon has toy vacuum cleaners that actually work!

Now your kids really can help tidy up.

We’re obsessed with Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s family Easter outfits—and you can get them at Target!

BRB, making a Target run.

Is this viral bedtime chart realistic for most parents?

Some of the recommendations feel impractical—especially for working parents.

Pediatricians are calling for a soda tax—what parents need to know

The AAP is joining the American Heart Association in calling for a tax on soda, as well as other proposed policies for federal, state, and local lawmakers to reduce the amount of sugar America's kids are consuming.

Measles outbreak: 6 things every parent must know & do

There is a state of emergency in Rockland County, but no nation-wide outbreak in America right now.

8 simple tips for setting up a Montessori-style space in your home

We break it down room by room.

Montessori at home: 15 spring activities your kids will totally love

9. Collect flowers

Irregular bedtimes have a big impact on kid’s behavior & development, says study    ​

Not having a bedtime can basically give a kid jet lag without the travel.

Letting kids get dirty has lifelong health benefits

Healthy immune systems, here we come.

12 ways to create magical moments with your kids, a la ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

3. Reimagine the ordinary