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Family & Parenting | Parenting
Does being a parent make you feel lonely and burned out? A new survey says you're not alone.
A new survey finds that 66% of parents report feeling isolated and lonely. Here's what they can do.
Entertainment | Star Wars
Lego’s New Millennium Falcon Is the Most Affordable Version of the Ship Yet
The new Lego Star Wars Millenium Falcon set is under $90. In honor of the Lego Star Wars 25th anniversary, get your set on Amazon today.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Educators concerned 9/11 is getting lost in history | WCIV
WCIV ABC News 4, Charleston, South Carolina provides coverage of local and national news, sports, weather and community events in the region, including North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Rantowles, Cottageville, St George, M
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
13 Reasons Why Your Child Doesn’t Listen | Psychology Today United Kingdom
And what to do about each one.
Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals
The 25 Best Family Dogs for Homes With Kids
Looking for the best family dogs to play with your kids? Check out these 25 popular dog breeds, from Golden Retrievers to French Bulldogs.
Politics | Education or Indoctrination?
If You Call Teachers 'Heroes,' You're Part Of The Problem
We should reserve the word 'hero' for those who pull people from burning buildings or dodge bullets on the battlefield.
Politics | Liberal Fascism
NYC LGBTQ Activists: ‘We’re Coming for Your Kids’
New York City LGBTQXYZLMNOP etc. etc. activists just came out of the closet… as pedophiles. At least, how else should we interpret a lot of LGBTQ activists marching about chanting, “We’re coming for y...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
11 Sounds Today’s Kids Have Probably Never Heard
Who knew that certain noises would eventually become as extinct as the dodo or the flash cube some day?
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
Teenagers who have positive relationships with their parents tend to have better outcomes as adults
Parenting teenagers can be challenging, but a new study shows that those efforts ultimately pay off.
Pets & Animals | Animals
Study: Dogs Are In-Tune With Their Families, Even Kids | Daily Paws
Dogs are great sidekicks and this study supports it. Discover what researchers found when they observed kids and their dogs walking around together.
Family & Parenting | Kid's
Mom Sues Calif. School District Over Secret Transgender Policy | Newsmax.com
A mother is suing a California school district, claiming her 14th amendment rights were violated when her 11-year-old daughter was pressured to adopt a transgender identity and conceal it from her.
Psychology | Psychology
Research finds negative effects of screen time on kids, including risk of OCD
Two new studies show associations between screen time and behavioral and psychological risks for children.
Politics | Politics
Dem Sen. Warner says ‘Trump was right’ about banning China’s TikTok, warns parents against letting kids on app | Fox New
Sen. Mark Warner warned parents not to allow their kids to download TikTok, saying former President Donald Trump "was right" about the China-owned video app.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Kids are fast learners—this mechanism could be why | Popular Science
Differences in GABA concentrations can tell scientists more about why young learners have an advantage.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults—here's the 'rare' skill they all taught their kids
Parenting expert and author Margot Bisnow, who is a mother to two entrepreneurial sons, interviewed 70 families who raised confident and successful kids. Here's the "rare" skill they all taught their kids at an early age.
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
64 Years of Data Proves That the Bigger Kids Dream, the More Successful They'll Be
A new study shows that how big kids dream matters as much for future success as IQ or family background.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
Oh How I Hate The Daily Homework Battle
Is this REALLY necessary?
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Is My Kid Being Bullied? 12 Red Flags To Watch For, Says A Therapist
The ways in which children cope with bullying aren’t always obvious to them — or to adults. A therapist and behavior analyst on the red flags to watch for.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
Hackers released a bunch of LAUSD data. What can parents and employees do?
Students, teachers and contractors at LAUSD could have sensitive personal information on the dark web. Here are the steps you should take to protect yourself.
Family & Parenting | Kids
At What Age Can Kids Stay Home Alone? Moms & Experts Weigh In
Runnings errands or caught working late? Here's when it's OK to leave your kiddo home alone, according to experts — plus, when some parents feel it's OK.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
I talked to 70 parents of highly successful adults—here are 5 phrases they always said to their kids
Parenting expert and author Margot Bisnow, who is a mother to two entrepreneurial sons, interviewed 70 families who raised confident, smart and successful kids. Here's are the five things they said to their kids every day.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
The Best Ages for Kids to Learn to Read, Speak New Languages, and Other Skills
Parenting a new human means making sure they have all the skills they need to thrive. But that can be a stressful proposition—not least because of all the conflicting advice out there.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
9-Year-Old Reprimanded for Doodling in Class Gets Hired To Cover Restaurant in His Drawings
A 12-year-old British boy named Joe Whale, AKA The Doodle Boy, has become famous for his striking doodle art.
Family & Parenting | Kids
The Best State Park for Kids in Every State
The best state park in every state. These are the perfect spots to visit during COVID as they won't have the crowds that the national parks do.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Want to Raise Successful Boys? Science Says Do This (but Their Schools Probably Won’t)
Students—especially boys—need hours of physical activity every day and they aren’t getting enough.
Politics | Covid 19
NYT analysis finds school closures harmed students, especially in major cities ‘which tend to be run by Democratic officials
"An unprecedented, disastrous social experiment on kids with no upside and so much loss. And it was obvious in 2020."
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
New Research: Babies Born During COVID Talk Less with Caregivers, Slower to Develop Critical Language Skills
Infants born during the pandemic produced significantly fewer vocalizations and had less verbal back-and-forth with their caretakers compared to those born before COVID, according to independent studies by Brown University and a national nonprofit focused
Politics | Education or Indoctrination?
Seventh-grader describes coming out in fifth grade with the help of their guidance counselor
The school also bases its instruction on social justice and marginalized communities.
Pets & Animals | Animals
Second Grade Essay Writing Helps Shelter Pets Find Forever Homes
Second grade students wrote essays from the perspective of dogs and one cat to help the shelter pets get adopted into forever homes.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
What really happens when babies are left to cry it out?
Some parents see "sleep training" as the key to a good night's rest. Others argue that it's distressing for babies. What do scientists say about its risks and benefits?
Health & Fitness | Health News
New Data Kills Case for Universal Covid Vax for Kids
A recent study of the efficacy of Covid vaccines for children in New York state provides a striking reminder of how rarely children and adolescents are hospitalised when they get Covid. The study tracked vaccinated and unvaccinated children in New York st
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
How to Talk to Your Kids About the Crisis In Ukraine
The Thrive Guide to helping your kids process the war, boost their resilience and reduce their stress.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Why young brains are especially vulnerable to social media
The science behind why apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat impact your child’s brain in a different way than your adult brain.
News | News
Goldie Hawn warns COVID trauma is hurting our kids: 'Children aren't able to manage what's going on'
Academy award-winning actress Goldie Hawn joined 'Fox & Friends' Friday to discuss how children are being impacted by the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, efforting to 'bring humanity back.'
Family & Parenting | Kid's
Unions Fight to Keep Parents From Finding Out What Being Taught – PJ Media
Across the country in at least a dozen states, Democrats are blocking bills that would require curriculum transparency in public schools
Health & Fitness | Health
Doctors: With vaccines available mask mandates are not necessary in school
Kids need normalcy in schools. Mask mandates aren't necessary.
Family & Parenting | Kid's
Texas teen raises $30,500 at livestock show, donates all of it to children's hospital - It's a Southern Thing
A Texas teen recently showed two hogs she had raised at a junior livestock show -- and raised more than $30,000 for the hospital that saved her life in the process.Maddie Barber, 17, was declared cancer-free in 2018 after battling medulloblastoma, a type
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Nature Can Be as Engaging as Video Games — How to Help Kids Fall in Love With the Outdoors
You don’t need to go to a national park to help your kids fall in love with nature; a walk around the block can be enough. Tech also doesn’t have to be the enemy. Instead, use it as a tool to enhance their awe.
Politics | Covid 19
Prominent Doctors Argue Masks For Kids Should Be Optional
New CDC guidance on the effectiveness of masking has just changed the dynamic of the mask debate in schools. Now, masking can be made optional in schools
Politics | Covid 19
Minneapolis mayor: Kids between 2 and 5 need to show a negative COVID test done in a lab to enter restaurants
Minneapolis is trying to kill off any family restaurants that survived the first wave of lockdowns.
News | In The News
Without Citing Clinical Trials, FDA Approves Emergency Use Of COVID-19 Boosters For Children 12 And Up
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that COVID-19 boosters for children between the ages of 12 and 15 have been approved for emergency authorized use based on “real-world” data from Israel.
Family & Parenting | Kids
12 Month-By-Month Day Trips For The Year Ahead In South Carolina
Create memories that'll last a lifetime with this month-by-month list of wonderful day trips to take in South Carolina in 2020.
Politics | Politics
Lawsuits Opposing California School District Mask and Vaccine Mandates Show Who Is On the Side of Right
California's push to mandate vaccines for children are running into legal roadblocks and unraveling.
Psychology | Psychology
How Schools Can Help Kids Make Friends Through Masks - The Atlantic
Some kids are struggling to recognize each other through masks—but schools and parents can teach them other skills to compensate.
Politics | Education or Indoctrination?
Education 'Experts' Emphatically Claim in WaPo Op-Ed Parents Don't Have a Say in Their Kids' Education
"What’s actually radical here is the assertion of parental powers that have never previously existed."
Politics | Covid 19
CDC Director Says Children Should Continue To Wear Masks In School, Even When Vaccinated
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said Wednesday that she believes children should continue to wear face masks in school even after they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, even as the Biden administration ramps up a national effort to roll out the vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11 as soon as the Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) gives emergency use approval.
Politics | Politics
Mandatory masking of school children is a bad idea
Ethically, the onus is on proponents to show that the benefits of masking kids outweigh the costs.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
6 Psychologically Damaging Things Parents Say To Their Kids Without Realizing It | HuffPost Life
Erase these common phrases from your parenting vocabulary.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
I Have 4 Kids and Work From Home. This Is My Super Simple System for Being Productive
Creating the perfect system is about finding a routine that works for you.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says These 7 Habits Lead to Incredible Outcomes | Inc.
Nobody said this would be easy.
Politics | Leftists Are Insane
Politico: Most of the Kids Going Back to School Are White, and That's a Problem
The people who scold us the loudest about bigotry are always the biggest bigots.
Food & Drink | Food
15 bygone breakfast items you will never have again
Bacon and danishes, fresh from your toaster!
Psychology | Psychology
Children Who Don't Listen to Their Parents Make Higher Salaries, Study Says
Children who have a tendency to break the rules are likelier to earn more than their peers, a 2015 report notes.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Opinion: Most American Schools Are Damaging Your Child
Commentary I have been telling parents for decades that sending a child to almost any college is playing ...
Politics | Education or Indoctrination?
Student in Baltimore high school ranks near the top half of his class with a 0.13 grade point average
He's actually outperforming almost half of his class.
Family & Parenting | Kids
4-year-old goes for a walk in the woods and comes back with a confused deer
When we're kids, we definitely go through a phase where we spot a cute animal and beg our parents to bring it home with us.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
High school principal works overnight at Walmart to help students in need
Henry Darby has been giving back to others since he was a child. So when he learned that students at his North Charleston High School were in need, he picked up an overnight job at Walmart to help.
News | The News
COVID-19 Transmission in Schools Nearly Non-Existent, According to New Study
A study of 100,000 students and staff in North Carolina shows transmission of COVID-19 at school is significantly less than in the community. Time to open them.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Kids’ screen time up 50% during pandemic
For most parents, pre-pandemic expectations around screen time are no longer realistic.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
How to keep your kids educated at home during lockdown | WIRED UK
We've collected together the best products and resources to keep your children educated and exercised without having to leave the house
Pets & Animals | Animals & Pets
Dog Waits for His Tiny Humans to Get on the School Bus Every Morning
Oh, just look at this loyal and adorable pupper protecting his family at all costs. He is definitely taking his role as big brother seriously, and doing it with so much pride and joy.
Family & Parenting | Kid's
NYC 11-year-old writes book "Me and My Afro" about self-love to help lift children's spirits during pandemic - ABC7 Los
An 11-year-old boy from New York City used his downtime during the coronavirus pandemic to write a book.
Recipes | In The Crock Pot
60 Best Kid-Friendly Holiday Crock Pot Recipes - Easy Holiday Meals for Kids
From easy weeknight dinners to the holiday meal itself—our slow cookers can help with it all! And these 60 kid-friendly holiday Crock Pot recipes will keep your hungry littles fed, jolly and happy!
Psychology | Psychology
The Secret to Cultivating Confidence In Our Kids
We can give them the tools they need to succeed — one step at a time.
Entertainment | Entertainment
HBO to air documentary on the history of Sesame Street 2021
HBO has announced Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street, a new documentary about the first two decades of the groundbreaking children's show
Pets & Animals | Animals
10-Year-Old Kid Donates His Drawings To Help Animals In Need, And Now He's Opened His Own Arts Center | Bored Panda
Good deeds don't go unnoticed. A little more than a year ago, Bored Panda published an article about 9-year-old Pavel, who donated his watercolors and drawings of animals to help stray animals and rescue shelters—the initiative was called Kind Brush.
Family & Parenting | Kids
School Supplies from the '80s & '90s That You'll Totally Remember
From card catalogs to Trapper Keepers, here are some of the memorable school supplies that will make your kids go, "huh?”
Family & Parenting | Kid's
FedEx driver surprises boy with new basketball, hoop after she noticed him playing with broken one - ABC11 Raleigh-Durha
FedEx driver Aubrey Robinson decided to get the boy, 11-year-old Elijah Maines, a new basketball and hoop -- the best her money could buy -- and had the hoop installed while the family wasn't home.
Family & Parenting | Kid's
Girls' Confidence Plummets Starting at Age 8: Here's How to Keep Her Confidence Strong | A Mighty Girl
The authors of the bestselling confidence guide for girls share advice for parents on how to stop the steep drop in confidence common among tween girls.
Family & Parenting | Kid's
Couple adopts 4 siblings from foster care, then welcomes quadruplets | GMA
Can you imagine adopting four siblings from foster care, having a son and then finding out you’re having quadruplets?
Family & Parenting | Parenting
5 ways parents can help kids thrive amid remote learning
Here are five strategies and recommendations from experts that can help parents ensure their children are thriving in school this fall, even if they are not in the classroom every day.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
How to Make a Paper Airplane: 5 Stunning Methods | WIRED
"The Paper Airplane Guy" John Collins shows us how to fold planes that do loops, flap their wings, and fly world-record distances.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
9 Thanksgiving Activities to Make Your Holiday at Home More Fun for Kids and Adults Alike
See fun Thanksgiving activities and things to do on Thanksgiving Day for kids and adults. From Thanksgiving games to family-friendly activities and things to do for adults, this list of ideas will help you make your Thanksgiving Day or Friendsgiving a bus
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
Single foster dad adopts five siblings so they can all stay together
Robert Carter grew up in foster care and was separated from his siblings for years. So when he learned the three brothers he was fostering had two sisters, he decided to adopt all five so they could stay together.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Apple Picking near LA: U-Pick Orchards Where It Feels like Fall | Mommy Poppins - Things to Do with Kids
Because picking your own apples is as American as apple pie.
Family & Parenting | Kid's
Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules
Masterminds and Wingmen book. Read 268 reviews from the world's largest community for readers.
News | Good News!
2-Year-Old Boy Adopts Shelter Dog with Same Birth Defect: 'They Instantly Loved Each Other'
Bentley Boyers has found his pawfect match.
Miscellaneous | Random
I Tried 9 Things Kids Loved In The '90s To See If They're Still Good — Here Are The Results
Was it that good or were we just 7 years old?
Family & Parenting | Kids
Lucky Charms Releases Just Magical Marshmallow Pouches
Lucky Charms is surprising fans with a spectacular in the sky.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Parents Have More Synchronised Patterns Of Brain Activity When They’re Together – Research Digest
By Emily Reynolds. Couples who listened to sounds together showed more similar activity in brain areas involved in attention than those who were apart.
Politics | Education or Indoctrination?
Virginia Mandates Slavery Lessons for Kindergarteners
Virginia kindergarten students will learn about institutional racism alongside the alphabet, according to a new curriculum created for the upcoming school year. Loudoun County is adding "social justice" to the mission of teaching elementary school student
Family & Parenting | Kids
Study from the New England Journal of Medicine Shows the Only Reason for Keeping Children Home from School is Politics
The results from a study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine show that the only reason children are being kept from school due to the China coronavirus is politics. The New England Journal of Medicine released the results of a study on the Chi
Family & Parenting | Kids
L.A. Teachers Union: Schools Can’t Reopen Unless Charter Schools Shut Down, Police Defunded - California Globe
In what appears to be a labor union power play, the United Teachers Los Angeles union announced Friday that Los Angeles Unified District schools
Family & Parenting | Kids
How to decide whether to send kids back to school during the pandemic - Insider
Emily Oster collected data from childcare centers that stayed open during the pandemic and found low rates of the coronavirus among staff and kids.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Kids and COVID-19
This explainer will tackle two questions: How risky is COVID-19 for children? And, how good are they at spreading the virus?
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Parents Are Choosing Home School Over School At Home During Pandemic
Parents are opting to home-school their children because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts say it might not be for everyone.
Family & Parenting | Kids
U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall
The dangers of social isolation outweigh the risks of in-person classes for most children, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.
News | News
My Kids' Public School Held A Workshop Teaching The Police Are Racists
The left has moved beyond indoctrination through biased textbooks and false narratives. Now, our kids are being taught to channel their anger in protest.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
5 art-focused activities parents can do with their kids at home
These simple, low-mess projects help to keep kids’ minds off technology while providing quality time together.
Family & Parenting | Kids
LEGO & Nintendo Reveal Full Product Line for the New Super Mario Play Experience
This partnership will reinvent the way people interact with Super Mario.
Food & Drink | Food
We Tried 8 Kinds of Ice Cream Sandwiches And This Was the Best
We all scream for ice scream, but which ice cream sandwich made us scream the most?
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Children Can “Catch” Their Mother’s Stress — Particularly If She Tries To Hide It – Research Digest
By Emily Reynolds. Researchers found "contagion" of physiological stress response from mother to child.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
8 Proven Techniques for Parents to Prioritize Their Mental Health During the Pandemic
Parenting experts and influencers share how they are managing stress and anxiety throughout COVID-19.
News | Good News
This 10-Year-Old Is Sending Art Supplies to Hundreds of Kids in Homeless Shelters and Foster Homes
Chelsea Phaire is helping kids in homeless shelters and foster homes deal with stress and boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic by mailing them art kits.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Best Bike Paths for Kids in Los Angeles, CA
Whether your kids are newly-minted two-wheeled warriors or still rocking the training wheels, visit one of these awesome bike trails in LA.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Girl, 10, sends over 1,500 art kits to kids in homeless shelters, foster care during coronavirus shutdown | Fox News
Chelsea Phaire is just finishing fifth grade but she could graduate in kindness.
Science & Technology | Technology
When Schools Reopen, Don't Ditch Online Learning | WIRED
Blending classroom teaching and virtual education keeps students flexible and engaged.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
9 Mess-Free Ways to Entertain Your Kids at Home | WIRED
Need to keep the kids busy while you work at home? Here are some ideas that won't leave your house looking like it's been glitter bombed.
Entertainment | Quarantine Life: Things To Do
31 Times Creative People Decided To Make Quarantine More Fun By Crafting Or Building These Things
Most of us are stumped about what to do while we’re locked down in our homes. We’ve rewatched the Harry Potter movies. We’ve “cleaned” our kitchens and even
Family & Parenting | Kids
Dolly Parton Is Reading Books From Her Imagination Library to Kids Stuck Inside
Dolly Parton has donated more than 100 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program, and now, she's reading bedtime stories to kids around the world.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
With Schools Closed, Online Learning Startup Outschool Sees Surge in Demand for Its Classes | Inc.com
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a spike in demand for education technology company Outschool.
Pets & Animals | Animals
Students brings local shelter dogs along on their morning run
The cross-country running team at St. Joseph High School in Santa Maria, California decided they’d like to invite their local shelter dogs along for a run.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
People Shared Weird "House Rules" That They Had When They Were Kids And Holy Heck, Parents Are Wild
"We couldn't go into the kitchen barefoot..."
Family & Parenting | Kid's
Palforzia, If Approved For Peanut Allergy, May Widen Access To A Known Treatment : Shots - Health News : NPR
Some question the need for a costly pill that's basically made of peanut flour. But with standardized capsules, more peanut allergy sufferers could gain access to a treatment now available to few.
Family & Parenting | Kids
How It Feels to Be the Mom of Kids That Are Being Bullied
"I want to tell you how it feels to stand by the door, waiting for the school bus, and praying, 'Please, God, let him have had a good day,' and knowing the answer two steps after he gets off the school bus."
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!
3-year-old boy goes viral after leading Pre-K class in prayer
In his prayer, Makhi asks God to bless his class' lunch and to "bless all the boys and girls all over the world."
Family & Parenting | Kid's
8-year-old Rock Island girl starts business to save the turtles | WQAD.com
Her mom, Lori, taught Nicolina how to sew, and now she's created more than 100 metal straw pouches with a turtle twist on each one.
Family & Parenting | Kid's
This 9-year-Old "Sells" His Custom Pet Paintings For Food and Supplies For Animal Shelters
By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory Even the youngest of us can make a sea change in society only if we have the determination and dedication …
Family & Parenting | Kid's
When Little Girls Are Mean: Helping Young Girls Handle Relational Aggression | A Mighty Girl
"The mean-girl thing is happening much sooner than everyone realizes."
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
6-Year-Old Boy's Clay Koalas Have Raised Over $51K for Australian Fire Relief
Boy Makes Koalas, Raises Over $51K for Australian Fires
Pets & Animals | Animals
7 Year Old Named ‘Kid Of The Year’ After Rescuing More Than 1,300 Dogs - Healthy Food House
“Dogs don’t need to be in a shelter, they need to do things.” This compassionate boy will warm your heart and soul. We all have a dream to pursue in life, and a mission to complete. However, not many of us are aware of it at the age of four. Yet, at this
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Biological WiFi: Baby & Adult Brains 'Sync Up' While Playing Together - Study Finds
A new study conducted at Princeton University's baby lab has found that infants and adults often share the same brain wavelengths during natural play.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
40 Hilarious Tweets About The Lies Parents Tell Their Kids | HuffPost Life
"When the ice cream van plays music it's to let everyone know they've run out."
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Children Involved In Organized Sports Less Likely To Have Emotional Difficulties - Study Finds
Children who play organized sports starting at a young age are less likely to deal with emotional issues or difficulties by the age of 12.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
How L.O.L. Dolls Became the Dopamine Hit of a Generation - NYT Parenting
Meet the man behind the $5 billion toy juggernaut.
Family & Parenting | Kid's
Want to Raise a High-Achieving Test Taker? Talk to Them Like This | Fatherly
The way you talk to toddlers can turn them into a high-achieving test taker. But quantity isn't the answer. Not just any conversation will do.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
How the Loss of the Landline Is Changing Family Life
The shared phone was a space of spontaneous connection for the entire household.
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
New Jersey Is the Latest State to Push for Cursive in the Classroom
The anchor-esque Fs, loopy Js, and the rest of the cursive alphabet are staging a comeback in New Jersey.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Video Games and Online Chats Are ‘Hunting Grounds’ for Sexual Predators
Criminals are making virtual connections with children through gaming and social media platforms. One popular site warns visitors, “Please be careful.”
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Study: Battling Stress At A Young Age May Actually Extend Lifespan
Stress is hardly considered a good thing, but a surprising new study finds that experiencing adversity early on in life may just extend one's lifespan.
Business & Finance | Business
Toys “R” Us Is Officially Back in Business! | Mental Floss
A year and a half after Toys “R” Us closed its doors, the toy titan is back with a smaller, cooler type of store.
Family & Parenting | Kids
These Contact Lenses May Help Slow Down Nearsightedness in Children
These contacts do more than just help your kiddo to see better.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
ADHD Help for Kids: Try Omega-3 Fish Oil
A new international study finds that omega-3 fish oil can actually treat ADHD symptoms in certain children just as much as leading ADHD medications.
Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs
Dog Sneaks Into The House Next Door To Join Kids' Bath Every Night
She hates bath time in her own house though
Family & Parenting | Kids
Have a budding artist at home? This kids' art nook is the perfect DIY project
If your kid loves to draw, consider creating a DIY art nook in your home!
Family & Parenting | Kids
Ten Really Cool Places For Geeks & Nerds To Visit In Los Angeles - Your Mileage May Vary
A while back we wrote about places in New York City that would be perfect for geeks and nerds. Of course, the Big Apple isn’t the only place with such locations; Los Angeles has more than its share of stuff for geeks and nerds to enjoy… Eighty Two Eig
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Best Children’s Libraries in the USA
From special kids programming to incredible sculptures, these libraries make sure kids get a whole lot more than story time.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
14 Secrets to Being a Happy Parent
Here are common parental expectations and how (and why) it's ok to let them go.
Family & Parenting | Kids
The Best New IKEA Products for Kids!
From arts and crafts to toy and furniture, we found the best new products for kids at IKEA.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Kid-Friendly Haunted Houses
From historical landmarks to places where staircases end in the ceilings, discover these real-life mystery houses!
Advice & Self-Help | Parenting
‘I was an intruder’: what it’s like to be your parents’ least favourite child
Many mothers and fathers admit to having a preferred child – and experts say that being a sidelined sibling can cause serious problems
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Science Says the Most Successful Kids Have Parents Who Do These 5 Things
Children who grow up to be high achievers have parents who do these things differently.
Travel | Travel
Japan Airlines' child icon helps passengers avoid seats near children
Japan Airlines has introduced a new feature on its booking system to tell passengers where young children will be seated during their flight.
Family & Parenting | Kids
The Right Age to Get a Family Pet
Experts weigh in on the signs your kid is ready for a family pet.
Family & Parenting | Kids
16 Easy snd Creative Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids - Southern Living
Thanksgiving crafts for kids can keep little helpers busy while teaching them the importance of the season. From decorative paper turkeys to leaf
Family & Parenting | Kids
Epic Corn Mazes Across the Country
Nothing says fall activty better than a wander through a corn maze.
News | News
He was bullied over his clothes. So classmates stepped in - CNN Video
A freshman in Tennessee said his first few weeks of high school were a nightmare because he was being bullied for wearing the same clothes every day. Two football players noticed and decided to help out.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Apple's revised policy for kids' apps allows devs to collect anonymized data and display ads
Apple has revised its App Store Review Guidelines with regards to kids apps and its upcoming single sign-on feature Sign in with Apple.
Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs
18 Best Dog Breeds for Kids
Kids and dogs have an almost-magical connection with each other—provided you've landed on the right breed. These are the best dog breeds for families.
Family & Parenting | Kids
How do you find water bears (tardigrades) in the wild? | The Kid Should See This
Tardigrades (also called water bears or moss piglets) refer to over 1,150 species of microscopic aquatic animals that can be found in moss, ferns,
Family & Parenting | Kids
Snow White Soothes 6-Year-Old Boy with Autism During Disney World Meltdown - Southern Living
Snow White swooped into action and seemed to know just what to do to make Brody feel at ease.
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9 Ways to Minimize Stress & Anxiety in Kids
Stress and anxiety are normal intermittent experiences for kids but they are not normal as chronic companions. Here's how you can help minimize stress and anxiety and help your kids be their most healthy selves.
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11 Reasons Why Chores Make Kids More Successful (According to Studies)
You’ve been there before: dinner is over, you’ve got a pile of dishes to clear and the kids are—surprisingly—nowhere to be found. It’s a rare kid who clamors to scrub the kitchen, but studies show that assigning chores helps children build life skills and grow into well-adjusted young adults.
