6+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) From learning how to care for your newborn to award-winning baby gear, this guide has everything you need to know for the first 40 days of parenthood. The New Parent Playbook Becoming a parent is a life changing experience. Priorities shift. There are new responsibilities to take on, and the early days are a blur'thanks to hormonal shifts and sleep deprivation. And all of these changes can lead to a lot of questions, like how much sleep does my baby need and how often should they feed? But whether you need straightforward advice or support for yourself, we're here to help. Our new parent playbook will help get you through the first 40 days of parenthood'and beyond. From learning how to help siblings bond with baby to better understanding your postpartum body, this guide has it all. It even has newborn care…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago (216+ words) Between returning to routines and back-to-school shopping, packing lunchboxes and meeting new teachers and friends, it's easy for families to get overwhelmed. Not to worry'we've got the blueprint for all of your back-to-school prep, whether you're getting mentally ready or tackling the tangible stuff. The Parents Back-to-School Blueprint Between returning to routines and back-to-school shopping, packing lunchboxes and meeting new teachers and friends, it's easy for families to get overwhelmed. Not to worry'we've got the blueprint for all of your back-to-school prep, whether you're getting mentally ready or tackling the tangible stuff. You don't have to do it alone. Asking for help is actually a superpower. Saying goodbye to summer is never easy. But for many parents, the shift back into a school routine brings a welcome sense of structure after months of hacking summer schedules. Still, even the most…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (642+ words) Educators say setting a good tone at the beginning of the year isn't just about having the right school supplies. Growing up, I often felt like orientation for the new school year was more for my parents than it was for me. Did I enjoy the shine of new school supplies and the fresh feeling of new clothes? Sure, mostly. But seeing my classroom, meeting my teacher, and looking at my cubby for the first time wasn't all that revelatory for me as an elementary schooler. I knew my real orientation would come once I got around my peers. Not to say these designated times aren't valuable towards helping us ease some anxieties before kicking things off. However, some teachers are voicing what they wish kids and parents would actually do to set the right tone at the start of…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago (249+ words) Whether you are looking to better understand Gen Alpha style or simply want to learn how to personalize your child's school uniform, our back-to-school style guide will help you prepare for the back-to-school shopping season. The Back-to-School Style Guide for Families From fashion tips and tricks to tween and teen hair and nails, our back-to-school style guide has a little bit of everything. Perfect for the back-to-school shopping season. The start of the school year is an exciting time, for parents and kids. Sure, it can be nerve-wracking and stressful'especially for older children who may be worrying about academic pressures and social concerns'but each year brings about promises and potential. Plus, kids get to hang out with their friends. But one thing on nearly every child's mind during back-to-school season is back-to-school shopping. In particular, back-to-school fashion. But let's face…...

10+ mon, 3+ day ago (72+ words) We're looking at all of the ways families are thinking about money, from parents trying to make ends meet in a gig economy to those budgeting for mental health care and more. The Parents Guide to Mental Health and Money We're looking at all of the ways families are thinking about money, from parents trying to make ends meet in a gig economy to those budgeting for mental health care and more....

8+ mon, 6+ day ago (1419+ words) Aura's AI-powered app helps parents keep tabs on their child's mental health so subtle changes in mood don't slip through the cracks or go unnoticed. Aura's AI-powered app helps parents keep tabs on their child's mental health so subtle changes in mood don't slip through the cracks or go unnoticed. Being online can be both beneficial and harmful for kids. On the one hand, they can learn new things and meet kids with similar interests. On the other, they may increase their risk for bullying and experience mental health challenges. In fact, as many as 1 in 5 kids have severe anxiety or depression that can be linked in part to online activities and feelings of isolation. Saunders-Waldron says the key is balance and awareness'understanding how online interactions affect a child's mental and emotional state and knowing if your child is being…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago (615+ words) Most people surveyed thought it was a worthwhile tradeoff for raising kids. It doesn't matter if you're a stay-at-home parent, a parent who works from home or outside of the house, or even a single parent. Most parents and caregivers recognize that they have little time to themselves, no matter their personal or career circumstances. Raising children is all-consuming, especially in today's world, where the mental load of parenting is at an extreme high. It's no secret that we're all just trying to keep up. There's so much to do to help our children become the best versions of themselves. This takes up most hours in the day and leaves less time for even the most basic variations of self-care. It may not be a revelation that parents have minimal time for themselves, but it might be interesting to learn…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (820+ words) Mom and CEO Sheila Lirio Marcelo shares why she founded Ohai.ai, and how she hopes it helps other families. Child-rearing involves a healthy mix of care, attention, insight, and innovation. For Sheila Lirio Marcelo, co-founder and CEO of technology platform Ohai.ai, the latter has become a big part of her parenting journey. Navigating the daily hustle and bustle of being a working mom without adequate help was just not working, Marcelo says. While she remembers watching her own mother appear to handle it all, she felt she couldn't give all of herself where it was needed, which is what led her to reimagine support. "I kept thinking, there's got to be a better way," Marcelo tells Parents. "I started to realize I've got to build tools. I've got the skills, and so what can I do to help?...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (958+ words) There are some very real pressures about growing or not growing your family. Parents/Peathegee Inc via Getty Images "Will an only child be lonely?" It's a question recently posited on Reddit by a mom-to-be who's pregnant with their first child and feels terrified by the idea of having another. She fears how having more than one child might affect her relationship with her partner and their bank account." I was 47 years old when I gave birth to our first and only amazing daughter, after five years of trying and IVF. My husband and I didn't set out to have an only child'but due to the cost and, mainly because of my severe postpartum difficulties, I knew I could not go through it again." Is our daughter lonely as an only child? I'd say she mostly has moments of boredom…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (696+ words) The decision to overhaul the existing curriculum, which reaches 92,000 schools nationwide and 84% of Title 1 schools, was motivated by the fact that kids are facing a continuously changing digital world where the skills they need to navigate technology are evolving at a rapid pace." Not only is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increasing significantly, but schools nationwide are in the throes of developing new cell phone and AI policies. These new learning materials will support those changes, says Eisha Buch, MeD, head of teaching and learning for Common Sense Media and one of the principal architects in the curriculum's new design. One of the key changes the architects made was to shorten the lessons from 45 minutes to 20 minutes. They also made the curriculum more engaging and interactive, and included more family engagement resources. She says they also wanted to ensure…...