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Why Those Baby Snuggles May Be More Important Than You Think

by ParentCo.

Physical contact between infants and their caregivers can even affect children at the molecular level – an impact that’s detectable four years later.

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Take Your Child to a Bookstore, and Build the Future

by ParentCo.

Across the U.S., bookstores set aside the first Saturday in December to celebrate the magic that happens when every kid has a book to read.

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Dear Teacher: Please Just Give My Kid What She Deserves

by ParentCo.

Teachers, please don’t be afraid of raising your standards and expectations. Our kids are capable of more than you are asking for.

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Gratitude's Flip Side: How to Follow Up When a Professional Lets You Down

by ParentCo.

How do people in positions of authority know when their judgments or actions harm others unless the consequences result in litigation?

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Does Conflict in Your Home Really Matter? What the Latest Research Says

by ParentCo.

A recent study of toddlers aged 14 to 36 months focused on the impact of family conflict on parent-child interactions.

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4 Amazing Discoveries Made by Kids Just Like Yours

by ParentCo.

From astronomy to paleontology, kids have been making scientific discoveries for centuries, long before they could drive.

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Hands-On Ways to Practice Math With Kinesthetic Learners

by ParentCo.

One truth stands the test of time: Most children prefer hands-on learning to pencil and paper drills.

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How Your Baby's Sleep Bolsters Language Development

by ParentCo.

A recent study found that six- to eight-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they’d had a nap.

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Expert Tips for Helping Kids Cope With Nightmares

by ParentCo.

While we can't prevent nightmares from occurring altogether, we can take steps to help our kids through them.

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Baking My Way Into My Son's World

by ParentCo.

This is how I sneak into his world – a world of limited language and foods which has been a slow experiment in itself.

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Boys Perform Better in Schools That Have More Girls

by ParentCo.

When it comes to school performance boys do better when there are more girls around, according to a new study.

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These 5 Words Can Help You Take Control of Technology Before it Controls You

by ParentCo.

We are raising our kids in the next industrial revolution where smart technology will change how they live their lives. These 5 words can help you steer.

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The Other Side of Being "Gifted"

by ParentCo.

For most of us, the word “gifted” conjures images of privilege and automatic success. But that's not the whole picture.

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Christmas Traditions From Around the World That Could Create a New Family Tradition

by ParentCo.

If you are looking for new activities to celebrate the holiday season, consider these fun and unique ideas from countries around the globe.

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Educational and Fun Etsy Gifts for the Young Reader in Your Life

by Tara Parsell

Etsy sellers also seem to notice this lack of educational toys and have created their own options perfect for the young readers in your life.

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Moral Dilemmas in a Post "Leave It to Beaver" World

by ParentCo.

If this situation took place on a modern TV show, I wonder what would have transpired?

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New Research on Screen Time Explains Why It Sabotages Children’s Sleep

by ParentCo.

Even just leaving a phone or computer on in the bedroom can hinder good sleep for kids and teens, and yet so many do it.

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5 Stories to Spark Discussions With Kids About the Spirit of Giving

by ParentCo.

How can parents talk to their kids about generosity? These five stories are prime teaching tools.

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Social Bias Is Contagious. Here’s How Kids Catch It.

by ParentCo.

This research should encourage us to think about our own nonverbal behaviors, and what those behaviors might be teaching our kids.

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5 Ways to Get Your Kids Focusing on Giving Rather Than Getting This Season

by ParentCo.

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Don't Freak Out: When Kids Lie, They're Practicing an Important Skill

by ParentCo.

Children need to learn to lie to navigate our social world. This means children need to practice telling lies.

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A 4th Grade Teacher's Insight About What Students Really Need

by ParentCo.

Grade 4 is when kids are being asked to learn and use skills more independently than ever before. That means the need for time to explore is important.

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Can Thumping Hearts and Sweaty Hands Predict Risk of Social Anxiety in Young Kids?

by ParentCo.

If your child complains of symptoms like a bumpy heart, difficulty breathing, or feeling hot in social situations, the risk of developing SAD is higher.

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An At-Home Cooking School With No Pre-Portioned Ingredients

by ParentCo.

To start your kids' culinary education – and perhaps even your own – you don't need meal kit deliveries or even YouTube starlets. You need a carton of eggs.

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