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5 children's books that celebrate the spirit of Black History Month
These are stories that center Black characters and their diversity of experiences.
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Black History Month is a chance for white parents to learn how to talk about racism
How to stop your kid from learning and believing in racist ideas.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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Reminder: Smart toys are cute, cuddly, and full of security risks
That information has to go somewhere, and it's probably not well-secured.
By Diane Shipley
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These hacks are a reminder for parents that they aren't alone
Because the best medicine is often a bit of creativity.
By Alex Hazlett
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A subscription for baby food? It's not as crazy as it sounds.
Yumi provides nutrient-dense, made-to-order baby food subscriptions, for a price.
By Olga Massov
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When surprising your kids goes horribly awry
When your kids don't react to that Disneyland trip like you'd expected...
By Jenna Drenten
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How to give kids good body image in the age of Snapchat
The teen years are way too late to begin building awareness.
By Nancy Redd
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Run your family life, all from one app? Cozi promises you can
Appointments, school events, photos, and meals, all together.
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My dog nanny cam turned me into a helicopter dog mom
I didn't think I would be like this.
By Rachel Kraus
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Teaching kids to be tech whizzes as early as elementary school
How should kids interact with tech from elementary school onward?
By Amazon
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Dear dads: Have the courage to be vulnerable, especially online
On the two-year anniversary of my sobriety, I went to social media and posted my story for the entire world to see.
By Doyin Richards
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How to navigate the world of internet pet adoption with your kids
So you want to bring home a good doggo? Here's where to start.
By Joanne Eglash
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Watch this dad slide all over an icy driveway to rescue his daughter's new toy
Dad is here to get the job done.
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Resourceful dad carries stubborn toddler into house like a duffle bag
Extreme dad move.
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Reclaiming our Mohawk heritage, one app-supplied word at a time
When my daughter asks for the language of my mother, I open the Speak Mohawk app on my iPhone.
By Kelly Boutsalis
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You can now talk to The Wiggles on Google Assistant
Having the world's biggest kids act is a good get.
By Johnny Lieu
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Group texts are the new cliques for teens and tweens
But unlike Snapchat or Instagram, there's no barrier to entry.
By Beth Swanson
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Games and apps to rely on when you really need a quiet kid
Like dinner at a restaurant or on a plane ride.
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A cheat sheet for researching a video game your kid wants to play
Move your family game discussions away from a reflexive “no” and toward a nuanced understanding.
By Lisa A. Goldstein
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How to tell if you're a 'Lawnmower Parent' and what to do about it
Have you worked really hard to remove obstacles from your kid's path? We have bad news for you.
By Sarah Cottrell
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10 podcasts for budding audiophiles and their parents
Because you can't exactly stream 'Serial' or 'Dear John' during family dinner prep.
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If you want to get pregnant, don't trust an app
Period-tracking apps usually have fertility predictions, but are they reliable?
By Diane Shipley
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Why you should give kids toys that look like them
Helping children understand the diversity and complexity of their world starts with toys we give them.
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