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Best Retro Cartoon Network TV Series For Kids (By Age Group)
Photo Credit: Cartoon Network Growing up in the ’90s and early 2000s, Cartoon Network was more than background noise—it was the rhythm of my childhood afternoons. Shows like Dexter’s Laboratory, The...
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Are You Ready For 4-Day School Weeks? Districts Are Adopting It
Photo by HighwayStarz on Deposit Photos Kids love 3-day weekends off from school, and as a parent, there are also some advantages (like getting to sleep past sunrise). However, there are some...
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I Taught My Kids About Safe Online Play Using These Simple Strategies
Photo by Vejaa on Deposit Photos My kids love Roblox, and while it’s a fantastic platform that allows them to express their creativity and explore thousands of user-generated games, it’s also a...
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How Many Swimmers Can You Supervise? Public Pool Sets Limits
Photo by AndrewLozovyi on Deposit Photos Earlier this summer, my adult daughter, who is a lifeguard, invited her younger siblings and me to join her for a day at the pool where she works (on her day...
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My Kids Say These Are The Best Summer Toys On Amazon For Kids 10 And Under
Photo by Katkov on Deposit Photos Keeping the kids entertained throughout the summer can be challenging. Hearing ‘I’m bored’ for the hundredth time can send a momma over the edge. With four kids in...
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New Study Provides Even More Evidence Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism
Photo by Milkos on Deposit Photos The prevalence of autism has increased in the past few decades, contributing to a resurgence in fears of a link to a basic childhood health standard. Over and over,...
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The Best Pokémon Indigo League Episodes That Teach Kids About Friendship
When you’re a kid, friendship isn’t just a part of life. It is life. Your best friend is your partner in crime, your confidant, and your co-creator of imaginary worlds. As a 45-year-old father with...
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The Best Netflix Shows For Kids That Teach About Teamwork
Photo Credit: Netflix As a homeschooling dad of four kids ranging in age from 3 to 13 years old, I’ve learned that teamwork isn’t just a helpful skill; it’s a daily necessity. Whether we’re juggling...
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Cartoons About The Moon To Watch With Your Kids Before Bedtime
My favorite thing to do every night is to look up at the sky to see the stars and the moon. Something is awe-inspiring about thinking about one’s future while peering up at the night sky. I recall...
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What Is Tab Time? A Cozy Show For Preschoolers That’s Perfectly Balanced
Photo Credit: Tab Time As a homeschooling dad of four kids, including an inquisitive and energetic 3-year-old, I’ve seen more children’s programming than I can count. From flashy cartoons to...
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Prediabetes Is On The Rise In Kids, And Parents Must Take Steps To Stop It
Photo by photographee.eu on Deposit Photos The CDC is sounding the alarm on prediabetes in adolescents. The latest report suggests that about 1 in 3 kids has prediabetes. This means they have elevated...
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Parenting Craft: A Lantern To Brighten The Darkest Nights
Photo Credit Jeff Moss / ParentingPatch.com At some point, every kid is going to be scared of the dark. I know my kids slept with multiple nightlights until they were almost double digits in age....
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Global Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall Short Of Goals, Raising Risks
Photo by t.tomsickova on Deposit Photos Childhood vaccinations have virtually eliminated some diseases and drastically reduced the prevalence and risk of others. Ailments like measles, which were once...
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Cartoons That Teach Kids How To Deal With The Loss Of A Pet
The loss of a pet is an experience that can stick with us for the rest of our lives. My first experience with pet loss was a goldfish that my brother and I had when we were in grade school. I remember...
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“No Excuses” Is A Terrible School Attendance Policy
Photo by NewAfrica on Deposit Photos School attendance policies make kids, parents, and communities sick; literally. Now, they’re getting worse, starting with one district in Tennessee. Long-standing...
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Parenting Craft: Build A Tiny Town With Scrap Wood
Photo Credit Jeff Moss / ParentingPatch.com As the summer weeks drag on, it gets harder to find things to do with kids who aren’t at camp or visiting relatives. In our house, the refuge from potential...
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Saving Liv: How A Wisconsin Mom Turned Grief Into A Fight For Hope
Via Saving_Liv What would you do to save your child? Most of us would do anything within our power. We’d give up our jobs and homes and move across the country to live in a hotel room near the best...
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These Are My Favorite Mindfulness Resources For Kids Heading Back to School
Photo Credit: Jaime Burnham / ParentingPatch.com It’s normal for back-to-school anxiety to creep in as the summer days begin to count down. The unknown can be scary, as one wonders who their teacher...
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The Best And Worst States For Education In 2025
Photo by ArturVerkhovetskiy on Deposit Photos Public education is funded in part by the federal government, but that doesn’t mean that it’s equal across all states, or even all school districts....
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Back To School Means New Supplies, And Angry Parents
Photo by IgorVetushko on Deposit Photos Summer break is coming to an end, and there are ads and sales everywhere for school supplies. Some schools have even sent out supply lists already, and fellow...
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