The ultimate list of extracurricular activities for children and teens
Check out our comprehensive list of extracurricular activities. In addition, learn more about the benefits of extracurriculars and how to choose the best activities for your child.
I worry that my child is bullying other kids
If you suspect your child may be bullying other children, here's how to pause and evaluate the situation.
Is your school's curriculum anti-racist 鈥� or something else?
Ideally, your child's curriculum should be inclusive, anti-biased, and accurate. But when a curriculum falls short, parents need to know what to look for.
How more Black teachers could improve your child鈥檚 education
Research shows the positive impact of Black educators. So why do we have so few of them?
Should you read your child鈥檚 texts?
What about their comments and messages on social media? Better put, just how much digital privacy should your child have? We asked experts, parents and kids and here鈥檚 what they said about respecting kids鈥� privacy while keeping them safe.
5 ways to respond when your child says, "I hate reading!"
We asked experts how parents should respond when their children say they hate reading or that reading is boring. Here's what they said.
Fueling your little curiosity machine
Here's how nurturing your child's curiosity helps them become a better learner.
Kids with character: Generosity
Generosity boosts happiness, has a ripple effect, and can be taught. See how this family鈥檚 $100 giving challenge resulted in something extraordinary.
How to talk to your teen about their reach school
Applying to college can be anxiety-provoking. These talking points will help.
Raising grateful teens
Research points to lots of reasons to teach kids gratitude. But the biggest reason may be that gratitude is a unique balm for the teenage experience.
6 surprisingly easy ways to raise a generous child
From taking turns to eating dinner together, research shows that encouraging generosity in your child isn't as hard as you may think.
How longer recess fuels stronger child development
With a longer recess, schools can help children develop stronger social skills, self-regulation, and physical regulation.
Does saying 鈥渄on鈥檛 tattle鈥� send kids the wrong message?
We want kids to learn to work things out on their own instead of coming to us with every problem. But does teaching kids not to tell encourage dishonesty?
3 surprising tips for raising honest kids
Want your child to tell the truth? Here's what research shows really works 鈥� and a common mistake that actually encourages lying.
10 allowance dos and don'ts
Ten tips for teaching kids how money makes the world go round.
Inside the first grader's brain
What insights can neuroscience offer parents about the mind of a first grader?
Inside the preschool brain
What insights can neuroscience offer parents about the mind of a preschooler?
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