Life Kit: Parenting

Why it’s so hard for parents to let their kid quit

4:00am November 09, 2024

Piano lessons and soccer practice can encourage grit. But if your kid isn’t into it, it can become a stress-inducing obligation. Here’s how to have hard conversations with your child about quitting.

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Swimming Instructor Teaching 3 year old how to Swim

QUIZ: Parents, how much do you know about kids' water safety?

10:47am June 07, 2024

Even if you’re not a parent, understanding the basics of drowning -- what it looks like and how to prevent it -- is life-saving knowledge. See how much you know about the topic.

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Arts

Why you should think twice before posting that cute photo of your kid online

10:32am May 20, 2024

by Andrew Limbong

Oversharing can make children vulnerable to identity theft, harassment and predators. To protect their privacy, share a 'holiday card-or-less' amount of data online, says expert Leah Plunkett.

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In 'The Unexpected,' Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies

10:14am May 02, 2024

by Scott Detrow

The economist made a name for herself using data to challenge the accepted rules of pregnancy. Now, she's returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate its complications.

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Experts say there may be no perfect time to have the discussion, but doing it in the right way can help.

How can you talk to kids about abortion? Here are some tips

8:00am July 23, 2022

For many parents, the wall-to-wall news coverage of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade means facing some questions from their kids. Here's how to answer them.

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Keisha Siriboe, an early childhood literacy consultant with a PhD in early childhood education, says reading aloud can help people with stress management, hope and resilience.

Education

How reading aloud can help you bond with your kids and make them a better reader

2:50pm October 01, 2021

It's not always easy to convince kids that reading isn't a chore. But reading aloud can help. Here are a few ways to help you find joy — and value — in reading aloud as a family.

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Education

These Back To School Tips Can Help Parents Support Their Kids This School Year

6:01am August 28, 2021

by Wynne Davis

School is back in session! These Life Kit episodes can help parents support their children to make sure they have on of the best school year's yet.

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Education

Graduating? Here's Life Kit's Best Advice For Taking The Next Step

7:00am May 15, 2021

by Andee Tagle

Graduating can be scary, especially right now. These Life Kit episodes can help you take the next step.

Teaching civics to kids can help them eventually be more engaged voters.

Education

Now Is A Good Time To Talk To Kids About Civics

5:27pm January 15, 2021

Here's a primer from our Life Kit parenting team.

The coronavirus is raising a lot of questions for parents, like what does it mean to work from home while parenting young children?

Coronavirus And Parenting: What You Need To Know Now

10:20am March 13, 2020

The coronavirus is raising a lot of questions for parents, from how to talk to children about it to weathering school closures to screen time strategies when you're home with little ones.