This is actually how much sleep kindergarten kids need

Here's how much sleep kindergarten kids actually need

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Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

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Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Preschool

Is your kid a tattletale? We've got advice for parents whose kids are quick to tell on friends, siblings and other adults.

Tattletale kid: How to deal when you hear "I'm telling" more than you'd like

Does your kid like to tattle? And not just on their friends and siblings, but on other adults? We’ve got advice for parents who hear “I’m telling” more often than they’d like.

How to deal when your kid's a tattletale

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Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

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From what causes kids to vomit to how to make clean&#x2d;up a little less awful, here is everything you need to know about dealing with puke.

Ultimate guide to kid vomit: What causes it and how to treat it

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These free typing games help make learning this important skill fun and engaging.

Fun Typing Games for Kids

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Why should kids have all the fun? Here are some great April Fool's Day gags that will get the whole family laughing.

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Funniest April Fools’ pranks on your kids

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From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

School-age

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School

Here's why I got my 5-year-old's ears pierced at a tattoo & piercing studio

Here's why I got my 5-year-old's ears pierced at a tattoo and piercing studio

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Parenting

What parents need to know about COVID rapid testing

What parents need to know about COVID-19 rapid testing

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Family health

Why some kids seem to prefer adults over other kids

What to do when your kid will only play with the teacher

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Social skills

Follow these simple dos and don’ts to make getting vaccinations more comfortable for your child.

How to make shots hurt less when your kids get vaccinated

Scared of needles? A parent’s guide to making vaccination shots less painful

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Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

Quiz: How much do you know about the flu shot?

“Geez, they’re just kids, let them wear what they want” isn’t really a thing anymore. Answer these 10 questions to see if your kid’s costume is respectful.

10 easy ways to tell if your kid’s Halloween costume is offensive

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Why your white kid probably shouldn’t dress up as Moana for Halloween

School board to kids: Please don’t wear these Halloween costumes

Another year, another offensive Halloween costume for kids

10 ways Halloween has changed since we were kids

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Books

Grab some treats and check out some of these popular family-friendly Halloween movies.

19 frightfully fun kids' Halloween movies!

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22 spooky (but fun!) Halloween books for kids

Indoor Activities

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There’s a reason your kid is an angel at school or daycare but a hot mess at home. It's called after&#x2d;school restraint collapse. Here's how to deal with it.

How to deal with after&#x2d;school restraint collapse

After&#x2d;school restraint collapse is a real thing—here’s how to deal with it

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We're hyper focused on making sure our kids are all buckled up in the car, so why don’t school buses have seat belts too?

Why don’t all school buses have seat belts?

We're hyper focused on buckling up in the car, and some experts say it should be the same on a school bus. But the issue isn't clear cut.

Should school buses have seat belts?

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School-age

Here's how much sleep kindergarten kids actually need

How to deal when your kid's a tattletale

Ultimate guide to kid vomit: Causes and treatment

9 Fun Typing Games for Kids

12 April Fool’s Day pranks you can play on your kids

Dr. Cindy Blackstock's female-run non-profit is changing the lives of Indigenous children

Why Black kids need Black teachers

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What parents need to know about COVID-19 rapid testing

What to do when your kid will only play with the teacher

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10 Easy Ways to Tell If Your Kid's Halloween Costume is Offensive

6 Ways to Support Your Kid When They're Learning to Read

19 frightfully fun kids' Halloween movies!

I laid all the groundwork, but public school failed to teach my kids to read

After-School Restraint Collapse Is a Real Thing—Here’s How To Deal With It

Should school buses have seat belts?

I’m a kindergarten teacher and the way I've been teaching reading is wrong

Back-to-school as the Delta variant spreads: How great is the risk?

8 ways to connect with your kid after school