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40% of 2-year-olds now have their own tablet—here’s what that means for childhood today

The 2025 Common Sense Media Report highlights just how integral screens have become in young children’s daily lives.

Spring forward without losing sleep: 5 tricks to adjusting to Daylight Saving Time with kids

DST is around the corner, and sadly, there are no exemptions for the already-sleep-deprived.

Why the Nex Playground is the video game system you’ll actually want your kids to play for hours

Nex turns your living room into an arcade by transforming movement into gameplay...

How pregnancy diet influences a baby’s taste preferences

New research suggests that babies can “taste” flavors in the womb...

A new study just changed how we manage peanut allergies in kids

Researchers found that a simple, gradual exposure to peanuts helped children with peanut allergies build tolerance.

The 20 best travel games that won’t drive parents (or fellow travelers) crazy

Turn "survival mode" into an opportunity for fun.

A little girl’s heartwarming dance moment went viral—and it’s a kindness lesson you won’t forget

One of the girls begins stimming—a common self-regulating behavior often associated with autism, the other little dancer joins right in.

Middle child syndrome? New study explains why it’s actually a superpower

Does your place in the family shape your personality? A new large-scale study explores how birth order and family size may play a role.

What this mom taught her 7-year-old about people-pleasing is making waves

While the lesson is aimed at children, the reality is that many of us needed to hear it, too.

Teacher turns her classroom into a workplace—here’s why it’s dividing the internet

She reimagined her classroom as a workplace-style setting that gave students more autonomy, responsibility, and accountability.

Kids’ fine motor skills are declining—how screens and modern childhood shape growth

77% reported that fine motor skills like holding pencils, using scissors, and writing have become more challenging for young students.

Tennessee’s child care costs just passed college tuition—and it’s happening nationwide 

It’s official: child care costs are out of control, and families are drowning.

10 easy Lunar New Year crafts and activities for kids to celebrate the Year of the Horse

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with fun crafts.

Top questions parents Googled in 2024—the answers may surprise you 

From decoding quirky childhood habits to tackling tough parenting challenges, this year’s most-searched topics reflect the universal and unique moments that make raising kids so special.

10 surprising holiday toy risks you might not know about

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, last year alone, 231,700 toy-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms.

Study reveals moms boost babies’ ‘love hormone’ by talking about feelings

A study from University College London , has revealed a fascinating link between the words you use when talking to your baby and their oxytocin levels. 

14 quality Moana toys that are worth shelling out for

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Toddlers ‘don’t need a nap’—until they do: The viral TikTok every parent can relate to

But why do toddlers resist naps like they’re giving up their life’s greatest work—only to knock out five minutes later in a corner?

What parents need to know about the ‘glass child’ effect—and how to address it

The term “glass child,” refers to a child whose sibling requires extraordinary parental attention.

A love letter to children’s books

When we read together with our children, it forms a cozy, safe space for connection and growth.