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Five Simple Ways to Turn This Summer’s Family Vacation Into an Educational Adventure

by ParentCo.

Going to new places and experiencing new things are always great ways to foster a love of learning and to enhance your child’s experience.

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How to Entice Your Kids to Write This Summer

by ParentCo.

Are you concerned about your kids’ writing abilities and want to use the summer to help them improve? These ideas can help.

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Kid Made Recipe: Veggie Focaccia

by ParentCo.

Give pizza night a summer switch-up! Hit the farmer’s market and make this fresh and tasty veggie focaccia!

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How to Drag Your Kids Along and Still Run Errands Like a Pro

by ParentCo.

When heading out for a day of errands, make it easy on yourself and the kids with a few simple tricks to streamline the process and sweeten the deal.

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Bringing Art Back

by ParentCo.

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Reading to Your Infant May Have Lasting Effects

by Allison Maselli

New research suggests that reading to your infant can greatly boost your children's vocabulary and literacy years into their future.

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Kiddie Pool Digest: The Buzz About Bees

by ParentCo.

Come back each week for a new fun theme and interesting activities, facts, and bits from around the web for curious kids of all ages!

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Kid Made Recipe: Strawberry Cornbread Shortcake

by ParentCo.

We love this twist on strawberry shortcake, replacing the biscuits with sweet and buttery corn muffins!

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There's More Than One Reason to Red Shirt

by ParentCo.

Certain demands are placed upon our school-aged children. Sometimes giving your kid an extra year to mature is the best approach.

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The Best Podcasts to Tune Into With Kids

by ParentCo.

These are some of the best family-friendly podcasts out there!

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7 Books that Prove Honesty is the Best Policy

by ParentCo.

Parables exist to tell stories that teach life lessons and these seven books preach honesty better than most.

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Set Kids Up For Success: How Autonomy Can Rock Their World

by ParentCo.

Kids develop self-esteem, grit, and a sense of responsibility from helping themselves and contributing to the family. So how can we encourage autonomy?

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Babies Should Learn to Swim and Not For the Reasons You Think

by ParentCo.

A recent study from Australia suggests that kids who learn to swim earlier in life reach important milestones sooner than their landlocked peers.

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10 Books to Help Your Child Learn About the Refugee Experience

by ParentCo.

Books can convey the hardships and challenges refugees face as they escape war, persecution, and threats to their lives.

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A Pain in the Math

by ParentCo.

Before the 8th grade, math had made sense. Life made sense.

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Kid Made Recipe: The Best Kale Salad

by ParentCo.

I know, kids aren't supposed to like kale. But this salad is so tasty even your toughest leafy green holdouts will give up and dig in.

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Is It Discrimination? The Reality of “Choice Scholarship” for Kids With Special Needs

by ParentCo.

The Choice Scholarship Program allows kids who win the lottery to apply to both secular and religious private schools. But what if they have special needs?

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5 Documentaries That Will Change the Way You Think About the World

by ParentCo.

In a media world saturated with alternative facts and fake news, well-researched documentaries have been our compass in understanding what we believe.

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6 Waldorf-Inspired Principles Every Family Should Adopt

by Sanya Pelini

Many benefits have been associated with a Waldorf education.

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Kid Made Recipe: Vegan Peanut Butter Pie

by ParentCo.

When the weather turns warm it’s time for cool treats. Here’s an amazing icebox pie that’s both rich and refreshing.

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Patience is a Virtue and Luckily Kids Can Learn to Have Some

by ParentCo.

A recent study suggests that interventions in early childhood can help teach kids to reduce impulsivity.

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What Factors Make Preschool Successful? A New Report is Zeroing In

by ParentCo.

Policymakers are turning their eyes to preschool as a way to help children get off to a strong start. But what makes those years successful?

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4 Finance Lessons to Squeeze Out of Your Kid’s Lemonade Empire

by ParentCo.

Teach financial literacy through the time-honored tradition of the lemonade stand – tricked out and upgraded for the entrepreneur of the next generation.

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