preschool and beyond

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.  

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

Cheers to the year ahead.

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.

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. 

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

Keep going. Tomorrow is a new day.

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.

These sustainable kids clothes are perfect for back to school

These sustainable kids clothes are perfect for back to school H&M has…

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

Google Kids Space is the school-year tool parents & kids will love…

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: 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).

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

1. They're confident.

Your kid’s drop-off meltdowns are normal—here’s what experts do about them

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Daytime napping in preschoolers is vital for memory consolidation.

15 new and classic books for preschoolers

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

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

It could help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

7 activities that teach preschoolers + toddlers social skills

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

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.