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Kid Made Recipe: No Bake Cinnamon Ornaments

Here’s an easy and inexpensive holiday craft that kids of all ages can make - Cinnamon Ornaments! Gather just a few ingredients, a few cookie cutters, and ribbon or string and get ready to roll.

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4 Activities that Will Teach your Child Kindness

Kindness does not always come naturally—especially to little ones who are just beginning to develop. It’s up to us parents to nudge them in the right direction.

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Fantastic Winter Books for Kids of All Ages

We find ourselves in the days when the holiday hustle and bustle is behind us but spring feels like it will never arrive.

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5 Fun Toys That Will Teach Your Kids To Code

When kids learn how to code they also learn important life skills like how to communicate and solve problems. For parents, the question is where to start. Here are 5 answers.

Short-sightedness is epidemic. The solution? Teach kids outside.

Short-sightedness is epidemic for modern kids. It's tempting to blame screen time, but the problem really lies in the spaces where they live and learn.

Learning Devices May Be Making Our Children Smarter, but Is There a Catch?

Devices May Be Making Our Children Smarter, but Is There a Catch?

Technology has expanded our brain function. But does it lead to improvement in complex life skills, such as problem solving and planning?

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From Twilight Sleep to Push Presents: How Birth Has Changed Through the Decades

Since the dawn of time, the process of birth has evolved. But no period in history has seen such monumental change as we have in the last several decades.

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Why I'm Not Teaching My Four-Year-Old to Read

Play is the not the only valuable currency in childhood, but an early push toward academics may not have the desired outcome.

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15 Kid's Books That Celebrate Immigration

In honor of such a monumental move, here are 15 books to help your child grasp what it means to arrive in a new land.

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Helping Children Access the Rich Cultural Heritage of Immigration Through Literature

Libraries are full of wonderful books which can open doors to understanding other people who have different experiences and perspectives from our own.

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Teaching your Child Gratitude through Teacher Appreciation

Here's how to instill gratitude in your children and teach them how to express appreciation for their teachers. Plus, songs and stories to inspire both of you.

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7 Kids' Books For Celebrating All the Winter Holidays

There is so much to celebrate. These seven children’s books will help you bring that magic home to your kids during the holiday season and cooler months of the year.

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Kid Made Recipe: Pumpkin Fudge

Pumpkin spice season is in full swing! These treats are full of fall flavor, have only five ingredients, and are super easy for kiddos to make.

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5 Ways To Share Día De Los Muertos With Your Kids

Orange marigold petals spatter like drops of sunshine on the pavement. The smell of empanadas and fresh citrus fills homes. Dia de Los Muertos is easy to love.

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10 Reasons to Consider Preschool if You're on the Fence

Preschool infuses your little one's day with a whole new world of interesting activities, plus new people to connect with and enjoy. Plus, more great reasons!

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Help your Preschooler Build Confidence Through Positive Self-Talk

Practice positive self-talk—teach your kids confidence and train them to be optimistic. Our children learn from the way we speak to ourselves.

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Books To Help Children (And Adults) Understand What It Means To Be Transgender

These five books will take away the cloud of fear or confusion and empower you to make gender an everyday discussion.

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How to Instill Positive Leadership Values from a Young Age

As parents and educators, we can model and encourage certain behaviors to develop children into kind, impactful, example-setting humans. Here's where to start.

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What Everyone Should Know About Early STEM Learning

Take a look at these four facts everyone should know about early STEM learning, and consider what you can do about them.

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12 Kid's Books That Model True Friendship

Friends help each other, remember each other, and share life together. And kids love reading all about it. These books celebrate the magic of friendship.

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On Teaching Tolerance and Inclusivity in Early Education

As a teacher, you can be the advocate for kids who challenge the ideas of what boys and girls "should" do. Challenge others to think differently.

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Simple Ways to Help Children Become Environmentally Aware Citizens

With a rapidly changing world, it’s our responsibility to take our children’s future into consideration when teaching them to be good citizens of our planet. 

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Finding the Fun in Teaching Patience to Preschoolers

Building patience through flexibility, resiliency and carefulness at an early age can give your children a significant advantage in life. Here's how to start.