More Family & Parenting - Page 2
'Sesame Street' crew launches emotional well-being initiative during Mental Health Awareness Month
'Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular' kicks off a multi-year campaign addressing youth mental health crisis.
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What to do when social media insists you should be a 'gentle' parent
How to navigate overwhelming parenting style advice online and choose a helpful approach for your family.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![An illustrated woman as a windup figurine, looking exhausted.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/064B4FeCLb6uQtaXMQEbnie/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1682378094.jpg)
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'This is a major step in inclusion': Kids react to new Barbie with Down syndrome
You don't want to miss the smiles on these kids' faces.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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School district bans 'Rainbowland' Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton duet as 'controversial'
"I believe we can start living in a Rainbowland."
![Dolly Parton wears a glittering white outfit and sings next to Miley Cyrus, who is wearing a green lace top and belting into a microphone.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04fh1PhpuZYZsXFrDMa99EX/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1679927119.jpg)
![Dolly Parton wears a glittering white outfit and sings next to Miley Cyrus, who is wearing a green lace top and belting into a microphone.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04fh1PhpuZYZsXFrDMa99EX/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1679927119.jpg)
Block ads, beat trackers, and protect your family on 9 devices with this $27 app
Say goodbye to pop-ups.
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Online resources make International Read to Me Day fun and meaningful for families
Support your child's literacy journey with virtual lessons, read-along videos, and other ways to bring books to life.
![A father and daughter sit against a white wall reading a book. They are looking at each other and laughing.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01E5sypYqbsDsWTwQciQ1Ar/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1679071747.jpg)
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LEGO dives into kids' complex emotions and identities with new Friends toys, digital content
The new characters live with ADHD, anxiety, Down syndrome, vitiligo, and other relatable personal experiences.
![A group of 8 cartoon LEGO characters posing for a photo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00IG3B2j0dAIhlGGl4yQAKq/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1676301800.png)
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Help your kids learn about AI and robotics with this discounted kit
They can build their own voice assistant and virtual pet.
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When social-emotional learning leaves out students with disabilities
SEL is supposed to help all kids thrive, but students with disabilities are often excluded.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![A young girl sits in a school hallway, holding her head in her hands.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01lq8bLHqX4D3Yw5s2exZf5/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1675708998.jpg)
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Want to encourage social-emotional learning at home? Check out these graphic novels.
Visually entertaining? Check. Strong and relatable characters? Yup. Teaches emotional awareness? Absolutely.
![A child sits on a light blue couch holding a large stack of books.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00IcnvOx7y7sv8pIL4eZx56/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1673552231.jpg)
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Unlock your genetic code with this AncestryDNA kit
Thinking of a last-minute gift? This Ancestry kit is intriguing, inexpensive, and will arrive before Christmas.
By Ingrid Cruz
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Motorola PIP1510 Connect: A robot-inspired baby monitor that gets the job done
It's a mid-range video baby monitor that comes with a parent unit.
![robot-looking video camera and a monitor with video screen](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/06J9lx6wSDAzFPjp6kzLc3P/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1670359622.png)
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Get this kid-friendly 3D printer for 36% off
3D-print your own toy collection.
![Someone using the Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle to make a castle.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/077TipAvF0e8ozwaVS28BCh/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1670346559.jpg)
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Build a gorgeous display of orchids with this LEGO set for adults that's 20% off
It's not just a toy; it's a work of art.
By Sahas Mehra
![A person is building an orchid plant made from LEGOs.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05krYvd3jII2b05Mlmnhcbl/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1670512294.jpg)
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Nanit Pro is a high-end baby monitor with breathing tracking and sleep analysis
But the lack of a parent monitor holds it back.
![tall scope-like baby monitor looking over crib](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/01CbfgO1QmntCd6KanQWA2K/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1658157692.png)
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Walmart has pages and pages of LEGO sets up to 25% off
You definitely know someone who has LEGOs on their list.
By Leah Stodart
![Child leaning over table playing with Marvel 'Avengers: Endgame' LEGO set](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07tl42A3didN3Sm7RKz1NU6/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1670343054.png)
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It's playtime: LEGO sets, Magic Mixies, and more big 2022 toys are already at Black Friday prices
Shop early and avoid a "Jingle All the Way" situation.
By Leah Stodart and Bethany Allard
![Pile of LEGOs with kids in background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/002A8zm02QgErwpwXRUT3EB/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1667506124.png)
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LEGO sets, Barbies, Squishmallows, and more toys are already on sale for Cyber Monday
Shop early and avoid a "Jingle All the Way" situation.
By Leah Stodart and Bethany Allard
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Google Assistant launches parental controls and kid-friendly updates
Hey, Google! Tell me about your kid-friendly dictionary and new voices.
![A Google smart screen device sits on a wooden table. On the screen is a kid-friendly definition of a telescope, which reads, "An instrument with lenses inside it. When you look through it, distant things appear closer and larger."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06PcymMkoHzbWakB609w1Yo/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1667334243.png)
![A Google smart screen device sits on a wooden table. On the screen is a kid-friendly definition of a telescope, which reads, "An instrument with lenses inside it. When you look through it, distant things appear closer and larger."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06PcymMkoHzbWakB609w1Yo/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1667334243.png)
Learn what toys adventurous kids want this holiday
Walmart has holiday toys that’ll get your little explorer inspired to go outside.
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Save on a low-emission Bebcare baby monitor
Easily check in on your baby anytime, anywhere.
![Person holding the Bebcare Hear Digital Ultra-low Emissions Audio Baby Monitor.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03o8uKxeLpZu0ppEzSWN9Af/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1665504924.jpg)
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Petition: Instagram must address bullying of kids through gossip accounts
"All of this goes against Meta's own standards."
By Rebecca Ruiz
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'Atlanta' Season 4 offers an unflinching look at family. Here's why that's important.
The fourth episode of the final season was a triumph in depicting family strife and bonds.
![Donald Glover and Brian Tyree Henry sitting in a booth, in a still from 'Atlanta'.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05xHdHj0OLPWwgI9dvUtLaR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1664992801.jpg)
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Your child may be able to program new tricks for this robot dog
Sit. Roll over. Reboot.
![Person playing with Petoi Bittle: Palm-Sized Robot Dog.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06iMqU069Vt21D9cM4P8KHo/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1663940894.jpg)
![Person playing with Petoi Bittle: Palm-Sized Robot Dog.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06iMqU069Vt21D9cM4P8KHo/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1663940894.jpg)
'Killer Underwear Invasion' makes a kid-friendly case against misinformation
You're never too young to learn about news literacy!
![The cover of "Killer Underwear Invasion" next to a headshot of Elise Gravel. The cover displays three monsters running away from floating pairs of underwear with faces.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04CgpTEdbfHQoWGHCnhF0yb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1663783734.png)
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