Big Kids

Your big kid's ready for school! As your child's development continues, focus on kindergarten and education with tips to improve reading and writing, test taking, and homework. Make sure to talk about any potential school problems, such as bullying, school cliques, and peer pressure. At home, focus on family values by teaching good manners and money management skills, and use our printable Chore Charts to teach responsibility. No matter the age, your child may throw a temper tantrum, so consult our discipline tips, and satisfy picky eaters with our nutritious and delicious school lunch and snack recipes.
Best Drones for Kids
The Best Drones for Kids to Level Up the Fun
Best Bras for Teens and Tweens
The Best Bras Our Own Teens and Tweens Tested at School, the Field, and Home
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The Best Face Washes for Tweens and Teens That Actually Work
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How To Talk to Kids About Islamophobia
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Meet the Moms Who Are Fighting Anti-Asian Hate
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Juneteenth Is an Opportunity To Teach Our Kids How To Listen to Black Folks, Not Commodify or Appropriate It
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When Can My Kid Sit in the Front Seat?
Growth Mindset In Kids
How To Foster a Growth Mindset in Children
Playground Problems Two kids bully a third
Should I Interfere If My Kid Is Bullied on the Playground?
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Are Your Kids Play-Deprived?
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Back-to-School Transitions By Age and Stage
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Kids Need Access to Mental Health Days
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22 Simple Manners All Kids Should Know
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Why It's Never Too Early to Teach Your Child Good Social Media Habits
Talking to Child About Masturbation
I Caught My Tween Masturbating—What Do I Do?
How to Deal with Tween Tantrum
How Do I Handle My Tween's Tantrums?
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Getting Your Kid To Open Up and Talk to You
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My Kid Felt Comfortable Talking To Me Because of SEL Classes at School
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How Peer Pressure Influences Your Child
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Best Toys for Tweens and Teens of 2023
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How Do We Define Ambition for Parents?
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Parents: You Have Permission to Ditch the Resolutions in 2023
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Why Parents Should Encourage Their Teens To Play More
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How to Tell If Your Kid Is Ready for a Smartphone
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Cosplaying With My Kids Helped Build Our Connection—Here's How
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The Best Mattresses for Kids, Tested Over Months of Snoozing by Our Own Kids
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6 Reasons 'All Lives Matter' Doesn't Work—in Terms Simple Enough for a Child
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Has 'Klanned Karenhood' Infiltrated Your Kid's School? Here's How to Respond
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Colorism Affected My Sons From Birth—to Understand How Much, I Had To Examine Myself
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How to Explain White Privilege in Terms Simple Enough for a Child
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How To Talk to Kids About Antisemitism and Why It’s Important
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The Real-Life Effects of Cyberbullying on Children
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13 Famous Black Families Who Have Left Their Mark on American History
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What Is a Water Watcher—and How Can Identifying One Save Your Child’s Life?
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There Might Be Toxins in Your Child’s Clothing—Here’s What You Need To Know
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Mom Whose Daughter Was Killed by a Stray Bullet Is Fighting for Change: 'Enough Is Enough'
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Why Parents Should Talk to Their Teens and Tweens About Online Gambling
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Is It OK to Let Your Kid Drink Coffee?
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How to Know If There Are Sex Offenders in Your Neighborhood
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20 Black History Movies to Enjoy With Your Kids
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The Best Black History Activities for Little Kids, Tweens, and Teens
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I Tried the 'Division of Responsibility' Mealtime Hack With My Kids—And It Worked
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You Hit Your Kid and Shouldn't Have—Now What?
CHECKLIST
The Health Safety Checklist Your College-Bound Teen Needs
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20 Questions to Help You Bond With Your Teen
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5 Signs Your Teen Has a Phone Addiction
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How to Feed Your Teen's Growth Spurt
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4 Effective Birth Control Options for Teens
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The Best Teen Volunteer Opportunities
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17 Best Subscription Boxes for Teens Who Love Makeup, Video Games, and More
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Everything You Need to Know About Your Child's Arm or Leg Cast
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The Best Makeup Kits for Tweens Just Having Fun With It
Best Alarm Clock for Kids
The Best Alarm Clocks for Kids of Every Age and Sleep Type
How to Identify and Treat Lice
How To Cut Your Toddler's Hair at Home
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6 Can't-Miss Spring Break Camps for Kids in 2023
Nic Stone's Son Sitting on the Bus
How I Taught My Black Son About Racism
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Race
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I Celebrate #BlackBoyJoy Because the Alternative is Too Painful
Illustration: What is financial literacy and how can we learn it alongside our kids?
How Parents Can Teach Kids Financial Literacy While Learning It Ourselves
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7 Inspiring Black Women Throughout History You Should Know About
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5 Things to Consider Before Buying Your Child a Phone
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Teens Don't Have Interest in Driving Anymore and That's OK
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How to Set Up a Reward System for Kids