Big Kids
Your big kid's ready for school! As your child's development continues, focus on kindergarten and education with tips to improve reading and writing, test taking, and homework. Make sure to talk about any potential school problems, such as bullying, school cliques, and peer pressure. At home, focus on family values by teaching good manners and money management skills, and use our printable Chore Charts to teach responsibility. No matter the age, your child may throw a temper tantrum, so consult our discipline tips, and satisfy picky eaters with our nutritious and delicious school lunch and snack recipes.
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Why Adult Children 'Divorce' Their Parents
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Understanding the Impact of Spreading Rumors and Gossip
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12-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
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The Best Art Kits for Kids, Recommended by an Art Therapist and Mom
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The Best Backpacks for High School and College, Tested by Our Teens
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The 8 Best VR Headsets for Kids to Experience Epic Gaming Fun
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The Best Drones for Kids to Level Up the Fun
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The Best Bras Our Own Teens and Tweens Tested at School, the Field, and Home
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The Best Face Washes for Tweens and Teens That Actually Work
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How To Talk to Kids About Islamophobia
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Meet the Moms Who Are Fighting Anti-Asian Hate
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Juneteenth Is an Opportunity To Teach Our Kids How To Listen to Black Folks, Not Commodify or Appropriate It
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When Can My Kid Sit in the Front Seat?
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How To Foster a Growth Mindset in Children
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Should I Interfere If My Kid Is Bullied on the Playground?
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Are Your Kids Play-Deprived?
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Back-to-School Transitions By Age and Stage
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Kids Need Access to Mental Health Days
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22 Simple Manners All Kids Should Know
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Why It's Never Too Early to Teach Your Child Good Social Media Habits
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I Caught My Tween Masturbating—What Do I Do?
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How Do I Handle My Tween's Tantrums?
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Getting Your Kid To Open Up and Talk to You
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My Kid Felt Comfortable Talking To Me Because of SEL Classes at School
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What To Know About Middle School Electives for Your Tween
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100 Ideas for 100th Day of School Collections
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How to Support Your LGBTQ+ Teen
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14-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
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Stages of Puberty for Girls
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13-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
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4 Big Changes That Happen When Your Kid Turns 18
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75 Riddles (And Answers) for Kids of All Ages
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5 Common Feelings With Empty Nest Syndrome
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The Best Extracurricular Activities for Your Kid, Tween, or Teen
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How Peer Pressure Influences Your Child
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Best Toys for Tweens and Teens of 2023
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How Do We Define Ambition for Parents?
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Parents: You Have Permission to Ditch the Resolutions in 2023
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Why Parents Should Encourage Their Teens To Play More
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How to Tell If Your Kid Is Ready for a Smartphone
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Cosplaying With My Kids Helped Build Our Connection—Here's How
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The Best Mattresses for Kids, Tested Over Months of Snoozing by Our Own Kids
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6 Reasons 'All Lives Matter' Doesn't Work—in Terms Simple Enough for a Child
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How To Help Your Overscheduled Child Find Balance
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11-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
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Effective Discipline Strategies for Tweens
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How To Create a Successful Morning Routine for Kids
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9-Year-Old Child Development and Milestones
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8-Year-Old Child Developmental Milestones
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10-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
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7-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
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The Best Discipline Strategies for School-Aged Kids
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Has 'Klanned Karenhood' Infiltrated Your Kid's School? Here's How to Respond
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Colorism Affected My Sons From Birth—to Understand How Much, I Had To Examine Myself
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15-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
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5-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
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How to Explain White Privilege in Terms Simple Enough for a Child
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How To Talk to Kids About Antisemitism and Why It’s Important
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The Real-Life Effects of Cyberbullying on Children