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27 Photos to Take of Your Kid Before They Reach Their Tweens

Kids grow up so fast. Here are ideas for photo moments that capture the amazing journey.

Jingling the Penguin is Cuter than Your Kids

A Brazilian man saved an oil-soaked penguin, and now the two are lifetime friends.

Bilingual Children Better at Problem Solving

A study released by Concordia University finds that bilingual children are better able to solve problems than children who speak only one language.

What I Learn from 8 Year Olds Every Day

If third graders inhabited the workplace, the world would be a more joyful, forgiving place. Alas, it's not a possibility, so we must start with ourselves.

Jason Sudeikis' Little Jedi Struggles With Light Saber

Jason Sudeikis' adorable son thinks his light saber is a vacuum cleaner.

Teen Girl Hopes to be World's First Hijabi Ballerina

Stephanie Kurlow hopes to be the world's first hijabi ballerina and open a ballet school where all are welcome.

Links We Love This Week (2/5/16)

You’ve been busy this week. Here’s our round up of the interesting parts of the internet.

5 New Things You're Supposed To Do With Your Vagina

We know a lot about what women's body's can do. Except these things. We didn't know about this stuff.

Pretty in Pink Turns 30 - 11 Things You Didn’t Know About this Iconic 80s Film

With Pretty In Pink back on the big screen to woo us all over again, I dug a little deeper into the movie to uncover fun facts from IMDB and other sources.

The Struggle to Commit to Friendships in Today's Culture

This destruction of all friend-mitments means we can go around commenting on each others’ posts without having to pick up the phone or even send an email. We get further and further away from havin...

Milo the Robot Helps Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Milo the humanoid robot was developed to help kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder engage, learn and navigate life.

Increasing Breastfeeding Could Prevent 800,000 Child Deaths Annually

A large-scale analysis finds that increasing breastfeeding worldwide could prevent 800,000 child deaths and 20,000 breast cancer deaths each year.

Only Known Jaguar in the U.S. Aptly Named "El Jefe" By Schoolchildren

Conservationists have released video footage of the only known jaguar in the U.S. In a 2015 nationwide contest, schoolchildren aptly named him El Jefe.

The Real (Bad) Deal: A Family Vacation at a Caribbean Eco-Resort

This is how my husband sold it to me: an eco-resort where we can embrace simplicity, be a part of nature, and teach the girls that you don’t need a lot of stuff to have fun.

Letting My Daughter Fail

Here I was faced with that decision, no longer with a foot in both the parenting and the education world. I was one hundred percent parent. I could help prevent my child from having a bad day. But ...

Pantene Super Bowl Ads Focus on Dad-Daughter Relationships

Pantene's Super Bowl 50 ads will put the spotlight on the importance of the father-daughter relationship. It's sweet, but I wish it was more.

What to Expect from the New SAT

The NEW SAT comes in March 2016 – are you ready?

The Force Awakens Lego Star Wars Video Game Is Coming!

Mark your calendars, nerds! June 28 is the release date for the new Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens video game!

The Balancing Act of Curiosity

I want my daughters to be curious. But their level of curiosity also brings on a certain level of frustration and fear.

Park City Baby Snowboarder is Cutest Lil' Ripper Ever

One year old Sloan Henderson is the most adorable thing to happen to snowboarding since Jake Burton was young and single.

New York Times Asks: Is the ADHD Diagnosis Helping or Hurting Kids?

The New York Times gathered several excellent opinion pieces from experts in the field debating whether the ADHD diagnosis is helping or hurting kids.

When Whitney Houston Won the Super Bowl

In anticipation of the Superbowl, let's take a minute and remember when Whitney Houston sang the national anthem like no one else has before or since.

The Benefits of Screen Time for Kids: A Look at the Data

The risks of excessive screen time are studied and documented. But what about the rewards?

Mama Elephant Protects Baby Elephant from Stranger Danger

Mama elephant pulls her baby away from tourists, reminding the little one never to talk to strangers.