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Educational TV Shows for Kids Last updated: July 18, 2025 If you like your kids to learn a thing or two during their time in front of the TV, then be sure to check out our favorite educational TV ...
Books About Puberty Last updated: July 18, 2025 The physical and emotional changes that come with puberty can be challenging for tweens, but these books can help. From expert guides filled with ...
Movies That Inspire Gratitude Last updated: July 18, 2025 Gratitude is a key ingredient for kids' happiness and success (and an important life skill), but it's about much more than just saying "thank ...
Games That Help Kids Think Critically Last updated: July 18, 2025 When gamers pick up a controller, they're frequently placed in the role of the hero or the protagonist that always wins. But that ...
Harry Potter Book Series Last updated: July 18, 2025 From the opening line of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone through the poignant end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, few book series ...
Best Books for First-Graders Last updated: July 18, 2025 Whether you're looking for books your early readers can devour on their own or fun read-aloud stories, you'll find a great mix of classics and ...
Fact-Checking Tools for Teens and Tweens Last updated: July 18, 2025 Claims of "fake news" get thrown around regularly in the media. But how do you know if you're reading a credible news source or a ...
Fun Websites for Girls Last updated: July 18, 2025 Does your daughter need ideas for fun websites to visit? Tween girls will love these sites, whether they're into design, blogging, or making music.
Movement Apps, Games, and Websites Last updated: July 17, 2025 As a parent, it's important to balance screen use and physical activity to keep kids healthy. For those times when you can't be outside, ...