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Back-to-School Envy Is Real—Here’s How Parents Can Help Kids Handle It

When School Shopping Becomes a Comparison Game Back-to-school shopping can be exciting, but it can also turn into an annual exercise in comparison. One child … Read more

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: August 10, 2026

Karlie Kloss Wants Kids to Love STEM — And Research Shows Why It Matters

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: July 29, 2026

Do Smartphones Hurt Reading Skills? New Research Raises Concerns

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: July 28, 2026

Smartphones in Schools: Helpful Learning Tool or Classroom Distraction

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: July 22, 2026

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As Back-To School Looms, Parents Are Facing Sticker Shock In The School Supply Aisles

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: July 20, 2026

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Tom Hanks Says That ‘Toy Story 5’ Sends A Clear Warning About Kids And Screens

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: June 29, 2026

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Half Of Parents Are At A Loss For Funding Kids’ College

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: June 26, 2026

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What Your Child’s Report Card Isn’t Telling You

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: June 9, 2026

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I’m a Mom of 2, And ‘Fancy Nancy’ Transformed My Toddler’s Vocabulary

Written by: Layne Gibbons

Published on: June 8, 2026

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Supreme Court Lets Lower Court Decision On Student Speech Stand

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: June 8, 2026

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Extracurricular: When School Officials’ Behavior Teaches Our Kids Unwanted Lessons

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: June 8, 2026

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New Study Shows How Early Brain Development May Predict Reading Struggles

Written by: Amy Webb

Published on: June 3, 2026

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Does Your Child Have High Intelligence? The Signs, According To Experts

Written by: Layne Gibbons

Published on: May 30, 2026

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15 Fun Activities To Prevent The Summer Learning Slump

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 25, 2026

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What Parents Need To Know About AI In Schools

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 25, 2026

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Does Music Help Your Teen Study More Effectively?

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 22, 2026

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Should You Pay Your Child For Good Grades? Experts Are Split

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 15, 2026

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Teacher’s Rant About Parent Emails Highlights The Blame Game

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 14, 2026

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Kids Need Recess: Here’s What The New AAP Guidelines Suggest

Written by: Amy Webb

Published on: May 13, 2026

Clifford the Big Red Dog Is Returning To PBS KIDS

PBS KIDS Is Rebooting ‘Clifford The Big Red Dog’ While ‘Super Why!’ Returns This Fall

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 6, 2026

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Want More Literate Kids? We Should Give Them Free Books And New Research Backs That Idea

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 6, 2026

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How To Teach Kids Critical Thinking In The Age Of Social Media

Written by: Kim White

Published on: April 30, 2026

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One Of The Biggest School Districts In The U.S. Just Slashed Screen Time

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 24, 2026