preschool and beyond

Back To School

I’m the mom who cried after dropping my kid off for their first day of kindergarten

His world has grown and will continue to grow, but I will always be his place to land.  

Back To School

26 adorable first day of school signs you’ll want to re-use every year

Cheers to the year ahead.

Toddler Milestones

Preschool graduation is a bittersweet milestone

Sometimes, even the happy moments can bring us to tears because we are so invested in each phase of our child’s life.

Toddler Milestones

I wasn’t prepared for the emotions of watching my child graduate preschool

If there’s anything that motherhood has taught me, it’s that what they say about blinking is really true. The next milestones and changes and seasons of parenting come before you are ready for them to. 

Motherly Stories

This mom’s viral post is an important reminder on those mornings that are really hard

Keep going. Tomorrow is a new day.

Viral & Trending

New Jersey legislators aim for later school start times to boost kids’ mental health

Here's why experts think later start times at school are better for kids.

Our Partners

These sustainable kids clothes are perfect for back to school

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Our Partners

Google Kids Space Is The School-Year Tool Parents & Kids Will Love

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Life

Steve from ‘Blue’s Clues’ shares heartfelt message for grown-up fans: ‘I never forgot you’

Did you think Steve from 'Blues Clues' was going to make you cry today? No? Well, he will. In the best way.

It's Science

It’s science: Your kids are learning all the time—school or no school

The whole world is a classroom, and they learn from it every day (so don't stress about those worksheets).

Toddler

Embrace the magic of threenagers: 10 reasons why 3 year olds rule

1. They're confident.

Mental Health

How to handle difficult school drop-offs, according to an expert

Validating feelings, dispelling fears and incorporating secret handshakes (!) can help all involved.

Parenting

3 simple ways to teach your kids to share when they don’t want to

You can't make your kids share, but you can show them how.

Child

All your questions about kids & face masks, answered

We asked doctors and epidemiologists the biggest questions parents have about wearing masks at school–including which face masks are most effective, and how to get kids to wear them.

Child Milestones

To the mama sending her kids back to preschool—your little ones are going to be OK

I'm anxious about post-quarantine preschool—but I'm determined to make it special.

Child Sleep

It’s science: The benefits of nap time on your child’s brain development

Daytime napping in preschoolers is vital for memory consolidation.

What To Read

15 new and classic books for preschoolers

From Corduroy to Little Elliot, we're rounding up some favorite books your preschooler will love.

The Holidays

How do you feel about an extended Christmas break for schools?

It could help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Toddler Learn & Play

7 activities that teach preschoolers + toddlers social skills

These games teach toddlers + preschoolers about sharing, taking turns, making conversation and showing empathy.

Children's Health

My kids’ first cold of the pandemic school year was a nightmare for our family

It's going to be a long cold & flu season.