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5 Apps to Boost Math Skills over the Summer

by ParentCo.

Apps that make a game out of learning will fit right into your kid's summer schedule.

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Kid Made Recipe: Vegan Raspberry Brownies

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In an Age of Epipen Price Gouging, the Story of That Band-Aid on Your Newborn’s Heel

by ParentCo.

The story behind Dr. Robert Guthrie's discovery is so distant from recent tales of pharmaceutical companies caring only about their bottom line.

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Teach Math Using Money and Your Kids Will Pay Attention

by ParentCo.

If handled strategically, math can be an easier sell than most other subjects. Try this: Math is money.

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Is Hearing Protection This Generation’s Bike Helmet?

by ParentCo.

Noise-induced hearing loss is 100 percent preventable and as parents, we could be doing more to protect our kids.

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Books That Build Self-Confidence in Kids

by ParentCo.

These are some of my favorite books for teaching little ones how to be confident in who they are and how to treat others who are not the same as you.

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6 Picture Books That Even a Middle-Schooler Will Love

by ParentCo.

In middle school, books change. No more pictures. Smaller words. Deeper, less apparent meaning. But they don't have to.

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Kid Made Recipe: Quick Pickled Veggies

by ParentCo.

When summer produce is at its peak, the time is right for pickling! We love them because they are so easy to make and ready to go in as little as 2 hours.

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10 Books for Middle Schoolers to Read Over the Summer

by ParentCo.

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Facing The U.S. Teacher Shortage: Tips for Choosing an Effective School and Teacher for Your Child

by ParentCo.

The number of college students pursuing degrees in teaching has dropped 50 percent in five years, and the national teacher shortage is now at crisis levels.

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You Can Teach Your Preschooler to Research and Think Critically

by ParentCo.

Starting kids on a path to strong critical reading doesn't have to wait until they can actually read. There are ways you can begin in preschool.

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10 Beautiful Picture Books That Take Kids on Unusual Journeys

by ParentCo.

A picture alone can take us to another world. For kids, books infused with vivid illustrations often provide this imaginary escape.

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Help Your Tween Develop Job Skills This Summer With a Simple Contract

by ParentCo.

To give your tween a sense of responsibility while learning valuable life skills, try setting up a “Summer Exploration” contract.

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10 Reasons You Should Read Aloud to Big Kids, Too

by ParentCo.

Every parent knows that it's good to read to kids when they're little. But it's actually beneficial to read to kids even after they can read on their own.

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Kid Made Recipe: Cookout Double Feature

by ParentCo.

The best summer cookouts are made of more than just what’s on the grill. We’ve got two winning recipes to up your cookout game.

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All the Families in Your Parent Entourage

by ParentCo.

Life happens. You move, you find a partner, you have kids, you throw yourself into your career. Eventually though, you assemble your tribe.

Learning Wellbeing

Keep Kids Calm in Emergencies With These Expert Tips

by ParentCo.

Children’s books and television shows don’t always prepare them to interact with first responders in a true emergency. These tips from experts will.

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The Swedish Preschool Practice That Makes Kids More Successful

by ParentCo.

New research into practices at some Swedish preschools suggests that a gender-neutral environment has far reaching benefits for children.

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10 Science Books for Every Budding Einstein

by ParentCo.

If your child is showing an interest in science or if you’d like them to learn more about the premise of the natural world and beyond try these books.

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Kid Made Recipe: Super Rainbow Breakfast

by ParentCo.

Stripey toast, rainbow fruit kabobs and a quick yogurt hack will put a smile on everyone’s face, and start the day off right. Good morning indeed!

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Is It Time to Bring Back Charm School?

by ParentCo.

I conceive a tentative curriculum – a reintroduction of the concept of ‘polite society,’ but with a democratic, post-patriarchal makeover.

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The Lesson in Tonight's Bedtime Story That Was Clearly Meant For Me

by ParentCo.

I often learn about who my kids are through their choice of books. Tonight, however, the story I read them taught me something about myself.

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Should You Freak Out If Your Kid Wants to Major in Liberal Arts?

by ParentCo.

With college costs skyrocketing, parents want to make sure their children are able to get a return on the pricey investment. So how do you best guide them?