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Tween
Teen

Mentoring vs. Monitoring Your Kids on Social Media

See these tips on how building an honest, and open relationship with your child is the best defense against the digital issues kids face.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Evocative Books by Afro-Latine Authors To Read With Your Child

Our hand-picked selection of kids' books showcases the rich voices and talents of Afro-Latine storytellers.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective

Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett read Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective, the perfect read-aloud for back-to-school jitters!

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Baby & Toddler

Libros En Español: Spanish & Bilingual Board Books

Introduce your little ones to the world of bilingualism with this list of Spanish and bilingual books for babies and toddlers!

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Pre-K

The Best Workbooks To Help Preschoolers Learn Their Letters

These workbooks all feature daily activities to help your child become proficient at learning sounds, letters, and writing skills.

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Pre-K

Squeeze, Splash, Pour: 4 Ways To Link Books and Sensory Play

Don’t worry about Instagram-worthy setups or perfectly matched supplies. Use what you already have to get kids exploring book ideas with their hands.

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Pre-K

Teach Your Child (and Yourself) To Love Every Body

The newest addition to the First Conversations series introduces little ones to essential topics, including body diversity, disability justice, fatphobia, and body liberation.

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Teen

How To Help Questioning Teens Talk About Their Gender Identity & Sexuality

Here are some basic guidelines for helping teens questioning their sexuality or gender identity navigate their evolving sense of self.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Pizza vs. Taco Books: Which Are Better?

Are you Team Taco Tuesday or Team Friday Pie Day? Either way, these yummy books will leave kids hungry for more.

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Tween

Let’s Get Real: 21 Realistic Fiction Books for Kids Ages 9 – 12

Books that reflect everyday life have their own magic for tweens — whether they’re about playing sports, dealing with family difficulties, or navigating friendships.