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Education

How to handle a tough first day of school

Deborah Farmer Kris

Parents can find strategies to ease their child's nerves and ensure a successful start to the school year, even when the first day feels overwhelming.
Health

Snuggles, pep talks and love notes: 10 ways to calm your kid’s back-to-school jitters

Beck Harlan

Teachers, pediatricians and child development experts share loving, creative advice on how to ease children (and their parents!) into a new school year.
Education

“You are brave and kind”: Helping your child get ready for the first day of school

Deborah Farmer Kris

As the first day of school approaches, parents can help their children feel confident and prepared by establishing routines and discussing what to expect. Here are some tips to help your child prepare for their first day of school.
Education

What if...I fail? Teaching your kids it's OK to fail

Samantha Gratton

Here are four ways to help children work through failure, emphasizing the importance of resilience and learning from mistakes.
Health

Researchers decipher MIS-C, the scary illness that followed COVID in some kids

Maria Godoy

Some children who had COVID developed a severe inflammatory response that could put them in the ICU. Scientists have learned why it happens.
Economy

U.S. lawmakers urge banning weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns

Joe Hernandez

Weighted infant sleepwear companies say their products are safe and help babies sleep, but some medical experts, safe-sleep advocates and government regulators warn the garments could be dangerous.
Arts & Culture

Learning how to set goals with Donkey Hodie

Fred Rogers Production

Setting and achieving goals helps kids (and grown-ups) build self-esteem — and teaches perseverance, too.
Living

3 ways to smooth out your morning routine

Samantha Gratton

Discover three practical strategies to streamline your family's morning routine, ensuring everyone gets out the door on time and with less stress.
Science & Technology

A historic new law would protect kids online and hold tech companies accountable

Windsor Johnston

The new law would require tech companies to limit children's exposure to dangerous online content. The last time Congress legislated on kids online safety was before social media and smartphones.
Health

What you need to know if you're in the path of wildfire smoke

Ginny Graves

As wildfires spread through Southern California, some people are at higher risk of health problems from the smoke, including children, older people and those with lung conditions. Here's how to stay safe.