Top 5 reading list for parents 4/3-4/10
Louis CK writes, directs, edits, and stars in every episode of his hit show. Season 5 just started, and we're currently on a bender of reading every single word he has to say. This interview, from ...
15 tax deductions parents really deserve
Raising kids is super expensive. But society depends on it, so the government gives parents a limited range of tax deductions. However, there are SO MANY MORE deductions we parents should be able ...
What you need to know about archiving your most important photos on Facebook
Facebook is a great place to quickly share photos, create shared albums, and tag photos of friends. However, it's not the best place to archive your most important, treasured photos. That's because...
The fail-safe dinner solution your whole family will love
Totally customizable, the Rice Bowl is a fail-safe dinner solution that will please the pickiest of eaters.
Introduce your kids to the classics with these beautiful graphic books
Our list of graphic books that are awesome on their own merits, but also happen to serve as a gateway to classic works of literature, mythology and history.
How to Be Emotionally Intelligent - NYTimes.com
Daniel Goleman, author of “Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence" and former New York Times reporter shares his short list of competencies for emotional intelligent leadership. This list...
Use Medical ID on your iPhone as a safety shortcut
40% of US homes no longer use a landline. Meanwhile, 91% of adults have cell phones. If you asked your child who they should call in an emergency, they'd likely answer "9-1-1". But if you handed t...
14 Star Wars GIFs That Explain What It's Like to Be a Parent
The Star Wars films are among the most popular, enduring family movies of all time. (Despite the super awkward family dynamics they portray.) Both kids and grownups love them. To celebrate the annu...
Playlist for Kids and Parents: Baseball Songs!
We're celebrating opening day with a playlist of great baseball songs. (Note from Ed: Definitely going to blast this on our next family trip to Fenway!) Playlist The Star Spangled Banner - Wh...
Cartoonist Gene Luen Yang on education, diversity, and the power of visual storytelling
Gene Luen Yang is an award-winning graphic novelist and comic creator. He's also a parent of two and a high school teacher to many. Yang’s American Born Chinese was the first graphic novel to be no...
This is why you should stop being the homework police
I read a blog post not long ago by the mother of a 2nd grader who needed some guidance on how to help her child with homework. Without rehashing the entire blog post, here’s the gist of it. Her dau...
Why Facebook’s Scrapbook Is Bad For Your Baby | TIME
"Facebook has a parent problem — teenagers don’t want to hang out where old farts are analyzing Claire’s hair on House of Cards. This new scrapbook feature is an obvious attempt to nip that issue i...
A missed point in the debate about screen time and kids
Glowing rectangles can't replace tactile experiences, but kids can still use them to learn, create and explore their curiosity. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, "today’s child liv...
100 days to spark and celebrate your creative practice
EVERYONE HAS A CREATIVE DREAM, but few truly pursue their dreams. Why? Lack of time. Lack of motivation (energy.) Lack of focus. Parents of course have extra demands on our time, energy and focus...
Yes, Your Time as a Parent Does Make a Difference - NYTimes.com
The claim that parenting time doesn’t matter is the bottom line of a single recent study by a team of sociologists who suggest that child outcomes are barely correlated with the time that parents s...
Ask Angela: I've become undateable
My husband and I recently made a promise to go on one awesome date every month. I suppose that when we made this promise I knew we might eventually have to break it, but I certainly didn’t imagine ...
Take an Internet Field Trip: 5 Links to Share with Your Kids
Share awesome, fun links with your kids on an Internet Field Trip curated for Parent Co. by Today Box. Today Box curates fun and educational daily facts, videos, photos, and jokes for curious kids ...
Cartoonist James Kochalka: Imagination, playfulness, and a sense of joy and wonder at the world
James Kochalka is an award-winning cartoonist and author of “American Elf.” He also served as the first Cartoonist Laureate of Vermont. His most recent graphic novel, “The Glorkian Warrior Eats Adv...
This is why comic books are awesome for kids
WE'RE CELEBRATING COMIC BOOKS for kids (and grownups) this month at Parent Co! We’re interviewing prominent comic book writers and illustrators. We'll show you how your kids can make their own pri...
Top 5 reading list for parents 3/27-4/3
We listened to this edition of On Point earlier this week about screen time for babies 2 and under. Our takeaway? Don't torture yourself with singing and dancing crayons in the name of early educat...
Breakfast tips for real-life weekday mornings
You’ve heard it a million times: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You probably also have heard of studies suggesting that kids who eat breakfast will be more focused, do better in ...
5 TED Talks that will help you understand learning
The research is clear. Children learn best in environments that value relationships, curiosity, creativity, making mistakes, reflection, and personalized learning. Every parent should see these fiv...
Laughing With Your Kids Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Them
A sense of humor takes years to develop. Babies burble and laugh at peekaboo, toddlers love pratfalls, and potty humor is the pinnacle of wit through elementary school. Understanding different type...
Making time for kids? Study says quality trumps quantity. - The Washington Post
“I could literally show you 20 charts, and 19 of them would show no relationship between the amount of parents’ time and children’s outcomes. .?.?. Nada. Zippo,” said Melissa Milkie, a sociologist ...