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  • Kids

    An Age-by-Age Guide to Teaching Kids About "The Birds & The Bees"What should kids call their private parts? How do I explain where babies come from? Should I give my child a heads up about puberty? When should we have the "big talk"? Get age-appropriate tips for talking with your child about sex.
  • Babies

    12 Simple Developmental Activities to Play with Your Baby Stumped on ideas for how to play with your baby? These fun and easy activities help stimulate your infant's development -- and bring on some adorable smiles and giggles.
  • School and Learning

    Top 10 Graduation GiftsSend your senior graduate into the "real world" prepared and in style with these great high school graduation gift ideas.
  • School and Learning

    8 Printable Thank-You Cards for Teacher Appreciation WeekPrint one of these free thank-you cards for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week (or anytime during the school year.)
  • Entertainment and Activities

    11 Children's Books About Bullying, Teasing & EmpathyFind children's books about bullying to help kids of all ages, from preschoolers to teens, understand this serious issue and have healthier relationships with their peers.
  • Babies

    Top 9 Choking FoodsThe AAP is calling for the food industry to change the design and labels of foods that pose a choking risk to young children. Read on to discover the biggest choking hazards, and find ways to make them a little safer for your child.
  • Entertainment and Activities

    8 Cool Color-by-Number & Color-by-Letter PrintablesHelp your preschooler or kindergartener learn his colors, numbers, and letters with these free printable color-by-number and color-by-letter coloring pages!
  • AAP Says Interactive Screen Time Can Be Healthy When it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.
  • Kids

    9 Challenges Facing Gifted Children (and How You Can Help!)Has your gifted child been struggling with some social, emotional, or academic issues lately? Giftedness comes with a surprising set of problems, ranging from perfectionism to friendship issues. Learn about common challenges and how parents can help.
  • Family Life

    9 Snacks with No High-Fructose Corn SyrupThese 9 snacks have no high fructose corn syrup added, making them a healthy choice for your family.
  • Family Life

    8 Breakfasts Kids Can "Cook" ThemselvesWith just a little prep ahead of time from you, these simple ideas allow your child to make a complete breakfast all on her own — great for those busy school mornings when every minute counts!
  • Entertainment and Activities

    10 Best Apps to Help Kids Learn to ReadThese interactive apps can help provide the building blocks of reading, focusing on literacy skills including phonetic awareness, site words, letter recognition, and letter sounds.
  • Kids

    5 Warning Signs Your Child's Daycare Is Not Right for You It's important to know what to look for in a quality daycare center, as well as signs that may indicate a potential problem.
  • School and Learning

    9 Anxiety-Busters for Kids Taking Standardized TestsTest day jitters are striking earlier than ever, now that most states give several standardized tests in elementary school. Learn some tips and techniques to help your child manage test-taking anxiety from a young age.
  • Entertainment and Activities

    8 Famous IrishmenOn St. Patrick's Day, celebrate the contributions of Irishmen to the arts. Read about famous Irish actors, musicians, and writers.
  • Fact Monster - a safe online educational space for kids

    Are you worried about your kids being online? Fact Monster is a KidSafe-certified site for your kids to get homework help, play games and watch educational videos. Check it out...and give Same Game a try yourself!

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  • School and Learning

    Top 10 Free Homework Help WebsitesIs helping your child with homework more frustrating and confusing than ever before, thanks to the new Common Core standards? Whether you need math help, a grammar refresher, or project ideas, check out the best free homework help resources online.
  • Kids

    How Rude! An Age-by-Age Guide to Teaching Kids MannersWhat's the path to good manners for your children? Get age-appropriate tips for raising polite children, from toddlers to teens, who behave well at the dinner table and beyond.