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Kids Kept Playing With My Son's Natural Hair at School, So I Did Something About It
Family
06/26/2018

Kids Kept Playing With My Son's Natural Hair at School, So I Did Something About It

Our house is full of curlies — wonderful, kinky, coil-y curls (except my husband, since the addition of our two curly-headed tots has caused the subtraction of most of the hair on top of his head).

Here Are the 50 Books Your Child Should Read Before They Turn 12
Family
08/31/2017

Here Are the 50 Books Your Child Should Read Before They Turn 12

Reading is an influential and big part of a child's life.

Parents' Ultimate Guide to Sarahah
Family
08/26/2017

Parents' Ultimate Guide to Sarahah

This guide to a new app that is causing some parents concern, called Sarahah, was written by Sierra Filucci and was originally featured on one of our favorite sites: Common Sense Media.

Movies to Watch With Tweens and Teens That Don't Make You Look Like a Dork
Family
08/21/2017

Movies to Watch With Tweens and Teens That Don't Make You Look Like a Dork

If you're looking for some great family movies to watch with your teens and tweens, then Common Sense Media has got you covered.

5 Cool Ways to Share the Solar Eclipse With Kids
Family
08/19/2017

5 Cool Ways to Share the Solar Eclipse With Kids

Excitement for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse is in full swing!

Books About Funny Misfit Teens
Family
08/12/2017

Books About Funny Misfit Teens

If you're looking for a book for your child that combines humor, coming-of-age lessons, and a little bit of nonconformity, our friends at Common Sense Media have a list of 17 books your tween or teen needs to add to their reading list.

20 Weirdest Apps That Can Help Your Kid Learn
Family
07/29/2017

20 Weirdest Apps That Can Help Your Kid Learn

Although many of us want to limit our kids' screen time as much as possible, there are some applications that make that scheduled device time worth it.

The Worst Things Your Kid Can Learn on the Internet
Family
07/16/2017

The Worst Things Your Kid Can Learn on the Internet

The internet is a crazy place.

7 Summer Vacation Boredom Busters
Family
07/09/2017

7 Summer Vacation Boredom Busters

Summer's in full swing, but this break from school and constant engagement can be stressful for parents.

10 Reasons You Should Read Aloud to Big Kids, Too
Family
07/01/2017

10 Reasons You Should Read Aloud to Big Kids, Too

Everyone likes a good story.

How Gender Stereotypes Are Impacting Kids by Age
Family
06/24/2017

How Gender Stereotypes Are Impacting Kids by Age

Our kids are constantly exposed to the gender stereotypes portrayed in the media.

6 Summer Reading Challenges to Hook Kids on Books Over the Break
Family
06/17/2017

6 Summer Reading Challenges to Hook Kids on Books Over the Break

We're happy to present this helpful guide on making sure kids embrace their summer reading lists from our friends at Common Sense Media.