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These Books Prove Princesses Are Awesome, but They're Not What You Think

Stereotypical princess stories often follow the same general outline: princess in trouble, prince saves the day, they live happily ever after. These don't.

10 Stories of Family Adventures Inspired by "Rash"

Eleven books about families – both real and imagined – traveling near and far, both for parents and their children, one of them by a Parent Co. writer!

Kid Made Recipe: Calzone Quesadillas

Got summer tomatoes? We have a recipe for you! We think it combines the best parts of two kid favorites - pizza and quesadillas.

10 Kids' Books to Inspire Their Inner Julia Child

Here are 10 books that connect some overt literacy to cooking project fun.

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Having Empathy for Those With Tree Nut Allergies

The struggle is very real for parents and children when it comes to food allergies.

5 Things Science Says Will Up Your Family's Happiness Factor

Being a part of a family, whatever that looks like, is one of life’s ultimate sources of happiness. Looking for even more? Science says these things help.

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5 Tips for Nerding Out On This Year's Solar Eclipse

On August 21, 2017 families have the unique opportunity to experience a rare solar phenomena: a total solar eclipse. Here's how to do it right.

Beware of STEM-Washing: How Parents Can Shop Confidently for Educational Toys

Now that the term is everywhere, can parents sufficiently evaluate the true STEM value of a toy based solely on the legitimacy of a label? Not exactly.

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Simple Ways to Teach English to Young Learners

Other adoptive parents had warned us the language barrier was an issue when adopting older children from a foreign country. These strategies helped.

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8 Fundamental Ways to Encourage Aspiring Authors

Whether your child writes as a hobby or wants to become a professional, your support can help them become better writers.

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8 Books for Adventurous Kids Who Love to Travel

Kids of all ages can expand their horizons, wanderers or not, with a remarkable story. Here are eight books for kids who love to travel.

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Kid Made Recipe: Marshmallows

The recipe is not tricky, but it is sticky! Have fun and don’t worry, everything cleans up easily with soapy water!

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10 Beautiful Books for Armchair Adventurers

These books may inspire you and your little travel companions to your own summer adventures and spark the curiosity of the world near and far.

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Toddlers Who Lie Are Exploring New Intellectual Territory

When kids begin to lie, we know they are achieving developmental milestones.

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The Best Resources to Ignite a Creative Practice

If you keep a few fundamental strategies in mind, it will be easier to manage your time and create room in your schedule for using your imagination.

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Emotional Intelligence As Part of a School Curriculum Has Long Term Impact

SEL programs improve mental health, social skills, learning outcomes, and have an ongoing benefit for kids that can last many years to come.

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Lessons on Being in the Here and Now Often Come From Our Kids

It’s easy to cast ourselves as teachers, with our kids as the students, so it’s pretty humbling to realize that it’s a dialogue.

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5 Books to Teach Curious Kids About Coding

If your kids are showing interest in all things tech, teaching them the language of computers is a valuable investment. These books are a great start.

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When Saving for the Future, Don’t Forget the Cord Blood

What is cord blood and why is it important? Let's answer some of the most common questions about the potentially life-saving practice of cord blood banking.

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These 8 Books Can Help Your Teen Choose a Career

You can help guide your teen to a career path by exploring their interests and aptitudes with them. These books can supplement that as well.

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Kid Made Recipe: Picnic Spring Rolls

These fresh, colorful spring rolls with sweet and spicy dipping sauce are delicious, refreshing, fun to make and easy to transport.

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Could Your Struggling Kid Actually Be a Visual-Spatial Learner?

Visual-spatial learners tend to learn holistically or non-sequentially, a method that is at odds with a typical curriculum.

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7 Picture Books That Inspire Expression Through Writing

These seven books will encourage and inspire little ones to use the power of writing to express themselves and channel those wild imaginations onto paper.

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11 Things You Can Do This Summer to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

Here are 11 readiness skills to work on this summer to make the transition from home to kindergarten as smooth as possible.