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Kid Made Recipe: Calzone Quesadillas

by ParentCo.

Got summer tomatoes? We have a recipe for you! We think it combines the best parts of two kid favorites - pizza and quesadillas.

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10 Kids' Books to Inspire Their Inner Julia Child

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Here are 10 books that connect some overt literacy to cooking project fun.

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Having Empathy for Those With Tree Nut Allergies

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The struggle is very real for parents and children when it comes to food allergies.

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5 Things Science Says Will Up Your Family's Happiness Factor

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Being a part of a family, whatever that looks like, is one of life’s ultimate sources of happiness. Looking for even more? Science says these things help.

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5 Tips for Nerding Out On This Year's Solar Eclipse

by ParentCo.

On August 21, 2017 families have the unique opportunity to experience a rare solar phenomena: a total solar eclipse. Here's how to do it right.

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Beware of STEM-Washing: How Parents Can Shop Confidently for Educational Toys

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Now that the term is everywhere, can parents sufficiently evaluate the true STEM value of a toy based solely on the legitimacy of a label? Not exactly.

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Simple Ways to Teach English to Young Learners

by ParentCo.

Other adoptive parents had warned us the language barrier was an issue when adopting older children from a foreign country. These strategies helped.

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8 Fundamental Ways to Encourage Aspiring Authors

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Whether your child writes as a hobby or wants to become a professional, your support can help them become better writers.

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8 Books for Adventurous Kids Who Love to Travel

by ParentCo.

Kids of all ages can expand their horizons, wanderers or not, with a remarkable story. Here are eight books for kids who love to travel.

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Kid Made Recipe: Marshmallows

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The recipe is not tricky, but it is sticky! Have fun and don’t worry, everything cleans up easily with soapy water!

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10 Beautiful Books for Armchair Adventurers

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These books may inspire you and your little travel companions to your own summer adventures and spark the curiosity of the world near and far.

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Toddlers Who Lie Are Exploring New Intellectual Territory

by ParentCo.

When kids begin to lie, we know they are achieving developmental milestones.

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The Best Resources to Ignite a Creative Practice

by ParentCo.

If you keep a few fundamental strategies in mind, it will be easier to manage your time and create room in your schedule for using your imagination.

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Emotional Intelligence As Part of a School Curriculum Has Long Term Impact

by ParentCo.

SEL programs improve mental health, social skills, learning outcomes, and have an ongoing benefit for kids that can last many years to come.

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Lessons on Being in the Here and Now Often Come From Our Kids

by ParentCo.

It’s easy to cast ourselves as teachers, with our kids as the students, so it’s pretty humbling to realize that it’s a dialogue.

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5 Books to Teach Curious Kids About Coding

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If your kids are showing interest in all things tech, teaching them the language of computers is a valuable investment. These books are a great start.

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When Saving for the Future, Don’t Forget the Cord Blood

by ParentCo.

What is cord blood and why is it important? Let's answer some of the most common questions about the potentially life-saving practice of cord blood banking.

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These 8 Books Can Help Your Teen Choose a Career

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You can help guide your teen to a career path by exploring their interests and aptitudes with them. These books can supplement that as well.

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Kid Made Recipe: Picnic Spring Rolls

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These fresh, colorful spring rolls with sweet and spicy dipping sauce are delicious, refreshing, fun to make and easy to transport.

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Could Your Struggling Kid Actually Be a Visual-Spatial Learner?

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Visual-spatial learners tend to learn holistically or non-sequentially, a method that is at odds with a typical curriculum.

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7 Picture Books That Inspire Expression Through Writing

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These seven books will encourage and inspire little ones to use the power of writing to express themselves and channel those wild imaginations onto paper.