These 12 kid’s books accompany and capture the diversity and inspiration of the prized shots of the BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition.
It's Okay for Your Graduate to Be Undecided
It's even more acceptable to start college “undecided” today than when I was there 30 years ago.
5 Apps to Boost Math Skills over the Summer
Apps that make a game out of learning will fit right into your kid's summer schedule.
Kid Made Recipe: Vegan Raspberry Brownies
Subscribe to Parent Co. on YouTube! Our kids love berries so much they eat them by the handful all summer long, but I always make sure to snag a few pints just for baking. Raspberries and chocol...
In an Age of Epipen Price Gouging, the Story of That Band-Aid on Your Newborn’s Heel
The story behind Dr. Robert Guthrie's discovery is so distant from recent tales of pharmaceutical companies caring only about their bottom line.
Teach Math Using Money and Your Kids Will Pay Attention
If handled strategically, math can be an easier sell than most other subjects. Try this: Math is money.
Is Hearing Protection This Generation’s Bike Helmet?
Noise-induced hearing loss is 100 percent preventable and as parents, we could be doing more to protect our kids.
Books That Build Self-Confidence in Kids
These are some of my favorite books for teaching little ones how to be confident in who they are and how to treat others who are not the same as you.
6 Picture Books That Even a Middle-Schooler Will Love
In middle school, books change. No more pictures. Smaller words. Deeper, less apparent meaning. But they don't have to.
Kid Made Recipe: Quick Pickled Veggies
When summer produce is at its peak, the time is right for pickling! We love them because they are so easy to make and ready to go in as little as 2 hours.
10 Books for Middle Schoolers to Read Over the Summer
School's out for summer! That means swimsuits, beach trips, summer camp, and loads of summer reading. We've rounded up 10 new books for book-hungry middle schoolers. Five picks are nonfiction and f...
Facing The U.S. Teacher Shortage: Tips for Choosing an Effective School and Teacher for Your Child
The number of college students pursuing degrees in teaching has dropped 50 percent in five years, and the national teacher shortage is now at crisis levels.
10 Beautiful Picture Books That Take Kids on Unusual Journeys
A picture alone can take us to another world. For kids, books infused with vivid illustrations often provide this imaginary escape.
Help Your Tween Develop Job Skills This Summer With a Simple Contract
To give your tween a sense of responsibility while learning valuable life skills, try setting up a “Summer Exploration” contract.
10 Reasons You Should Read Aloud to Big Kids, Too
Every parent knows that it's good to read to kids when they're little. But it's actually beneficial to read to kids even after they can read on their own.
Kid Made Recipe: Cookout Double Feature
The best summer cookouts are made of more than just what’s on the grill. We’ve got two winning recipes to up your cookout game.
All the Families in Your Parent Entourage
Life happens. You move, you find a partner, you have kids, you throw yourself into your career. Eventually though, you assemble your tribe.
Keep Kids Calm in Emergencies With These Expert Tips
Children’s books and television shows don’t always prepare them to interact with first responders in a true emergency. These tips from experts will.
10 Science Books for Every Budding Einstein
If your child is showing an interest in science or if you’d like them to learn more about the premise of the natural world and beyond try these books.
Kid Made Recipe: Super Rainbow Breakfast
Stripey toast, rainbow fruit kabobs and a quick yogurt hack will put a smile on everyone’s face, and start the day off right. Good morning indeed!
Is It Time to Bring Back Charm School?
I conceive a tentative curriculum – a reintroduction of the concept of ‘polite society,’ but with a democratic, post-patriarchal makeover.
The Lesson in Tonight's Bedtime Story That Was Clearly Meant For Me
I often learn about who my kids are through their choice of books. Tonight, however, the story I read them taught me something about myself.
Should You Freak Out If Your Kid Wants to Major in Liberal Arts?
With college costs skyrocketing, parents want to make sure their children are able to get a return on the pricey investment. So how do you best guide them?
30 Cool Things Kids Can Learn Online (for Free!)
With summer in full swing, lots of kids (and parents) are going online for ideas to keep busy.