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Why social-emotional learning for kids is under attack
SEL is supposed to help kids thrive. Now it's become the focus of right-wing outrage.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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Two of Amazon's Kids Pro tablets are 50% off ahead of Easter
Order quickly to get one in the Easter basket on time.
By Leah Stodart
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'Bridgerton' Season 2 is an ode to sisterhood
The Sharma sisters are the true love story.
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New Sesame pal Ameera represents the joyful lives of children with disabilities
Ameera also brings visibility to millions of displaced children around the world.
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11 deals on DIY projects and kits for kids — and kids at heart
They (or you) can learn while they play.
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Mother's Day can be hard. This campaign shows solidarity and compassion for people on the day.
For many, it's one of the most difficult days of the year.
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Featured at CES, Hubble Connected's new Nursery Pal Deluxe baby monitor is $20 off
It can do much more than baby monitors of the past.
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Air fryer peanut butter and jelly roll-up recipe from viral TikTok is a tasty snack for kids
Sure, they taste good. But it's more of a fun snack for kids than anything else.
By Tim Marcin
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Teach your kids basic computer science with these app subscriptions on sale
Have two kiddos? Get them both a head start in coding.
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Save $79 on a DIY drone for the STEM-loving kiddo in your life
It's both educational and fun.
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Get your kiddo an early coding education with this top-rated app on sale
Give them a head start.
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Score Lenovo's kid-friendly Chromebook tablet for $99 — that's over $200 off
The included folio keyboard turns it into a laptop.
By Leah Stodart
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Encourage your kids to learn to code with this $55 DIY kit
Get them started young, like with spoken languages.
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Meet your family’s new favorite game: Kids Against Maturity
Because that other game isn't the most kid-friendly.
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Monitor your kid’s internet habits with this award-winning router that's on sale
Keep them off the dark web.
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Jacinda Ardern's toddler adorably interrupted her Facebook Live
Kiwi politicians — they're just like us.
By Amanda Yeo
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Get a jump-start on holiday shopping with these top-rated toys from Walmart
Walmart asked kids what they want for the holidays. Here's what they said.
By Mash Stash
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How parents can talk to kids about residential schools
Share the history calmly, but accurately, even when it's painful.
By Kelly Boutsalis
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Authentic photo campaign shows the unfiltered reality of postpartum life
What life in the post-birth period is really like.
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Motivate your kids to behave (maybe) with this toy on sale
Reinforce good behavior.
By StackCommerce
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How the pandemic made our personal lives feel like one daunting to-do list
Feeling like you're 'running out of time'? Wanting to do everything all at once? You're not alone.
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Use Circle Home Plus to keep your kids focused in these last months of school
Warm weather (and TikTok) are beastly schoolwork distractions.
By Leah Stodart
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Tackle your kid's summer reading list with the Kindle Kids Edition on sale
The e-reader holds thousands of titles.
By Miller Kern
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Owlet Monitor Duo comes with Dream Lab for free in time for Sleep Awareness Week
Get personalized sleep solutions for your infant.
By Miller Kern
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