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After "The Very Hungry Caterpillar": Six New Board Books That Babies Will Love

While the classics are thrilling, sometimes babies need something a little more than “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.”

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Why Teaching Kids to Play Chess Is Worth the Time and Effort

The skills kids learn in chess extend far beyond the black-and-white checkerboard.

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Rad Interactive Books for Creative Kids

Forget what you know about books. These take the format to a whole new awesome level.

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To Build Your Child's Emotional Intelligence, Try These Phrases

As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher—responsible for their introduction not only to STEAM subjects, but also for helping them develop emotional intelligence.

How to see this year's Perseid meteor shower with your kids

It's been a month since we hauled our families out into the night to watch fireworks light up the sky. The summer's own natural celestial fireworks - the Perseid meteor shower - starts this weekend...

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How Smartphone Addiction Is Affecting Teens' Brains

A recent study found that being addicted to smartphones creates a chemical imbalance in the brain linked to depression and anxiety in young people.

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6 Rewards Schools Could Use to Motivate Introverted Kids

My son’s school offered a special incentive to encourage students to use their online learning program during the holiday break.

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The Upside of Lying

“Did you just feed the dog broccoli? The broccoli I told you to eat before you could have dessert?”

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The Importance of Offering Children an Intergenerational Identity

Children who have what is called an intergenerational identity feel more in control of their lives, according to research by Dr. Marshall Duke and Dr. Robyn Fivush from Emory University.

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Kid Made Recipe: Simple Noodle Soup

Delicious, wholesome, and we swear it’ll cure a winter cold. Ok, maybe not, but it is comfort food at it’s best. You need this warm and cozy recipe in your back pocket for winter.

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Could Mothers Have a Hand in Influencing Their Teens to Take STEM Courses?

According to recent findings a mother’s communication with her children can increase the likelihood of them taking math and science (MS) courses.

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Kid Made Recipe: Raspberry White Hot Chocolate

Winter is in full effect! Switch up your apres-snow play game with this Raspberry White Hot Chocolate. You’ll never go back to the boxed mix again!

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Research Confirms Gendered Toys Help Create Inequality

The findings support previous research that has highlighted the strong influence of gender labels such as "for boys" or "for girls."

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4 Parent Myths About College Admissions

But there’s a few general parent misperceptions swirling about that are worth correcting.

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Does Your Home Feel Imperfect? Congratulations, You’ve Mastered an Ancient Japanese Aesthetic

You don’t have to hire a decorator or scour the internet for ideas, products, or advice to create a wabi-sabi infused home.

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How to Rekindle Your Kid’s Love of Learning When Motivation Wanes

Many children lose their intrinsic love of learning once they start school. So, how do you rekindle your child’s love of learning?

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Seven Cost-Free Ways to Foster School Readiness

Here are seven ways to nourish childhood and, at the same time, help your child be ready for school.

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An Unexpected Threat of False Teeth

Around five or six, your teeth start falling out and everyone makes a fuss again.

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In Defense of Describing Your Kid’s Age in Months Until College (Or at Least Preschool)

The stages of development don’t care about calendar years. They happen in quick succession, and some things change every single day.

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Kid Made Recipe: Sweet Potato Fried Rice

In 2018 we’re aiming to get our teenager cooking family dinner once a week - solo! This awesome fried rice is a great recipe for big kids to try out.

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The Sneaky Science Behind Your Kid’s Tech Obsessions

Son won't turn off his video game? Daughter obsessed with "likes" on Instagram? It may not be entirely their fault.

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How to Foster Your Son's Love of Reading

Boys are less apt to develop a love of reading and statistically score lower on reading tests. How can we better support them?

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Could Daycare Surveillance Actually Be a Bad Thing?

More and more childcare facilities are investing in software that allows parents to log in and watch their kids in real time. Could there be drawbacks?

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6 Novels Featuring Dads You’ll Love

If you’re in the mood to snuggle up with a novel featuring an awesome dad, here are six that won’t let you down.