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All Ages

Adventures in Fatherhood: 12 Unique Parenting Books for Dads

These wonderful books speak to the logistics and the emotions of becoming a dad, offering some reassurance for nervous fathers-to-be.

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Tips & Advice

How Money and Mania Have Transformed Youth Sports

In her new book, journalist Linda Flanagan explains the current crisis of money and mania in youth sports and how to fix it.

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All Ages

5 Healthy Boundaries To Set as a Parent

Setting reasonable boundaries can help keep parents from feeling overwhelmed, resentful, anxious, and burned out.

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Pre-K

How to Foster Belonging In Our Lives and Schools

When we open our lives and places to all kinds of people, it's an invitation to see the intrinsic value and worth in all of us and for everyone to find true belonging. Here are five ways we can foster belonging in our kids, homes, and communities.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

3 Tips to Get Your Child Excited About Math

If the time comes when you or your child struggle with math, don’t dismiss it with the “I'm just not good at math” excuse. Be curious, let go, and make connections. You'll be amazed how it will help your child's skills and confidence blossom!

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Baby & Toddler

13 Books To Help You Bond With Your Baby

Cuddle up with your baby or toddler, and enjoy some of these love-filled board book favorites.

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Tween

4 Things To Do Before Getting Your Child a Phone

"When can I have a cellphone?" Parents dread this question because it feels daunting to prepare a child for the responsibility of a smartphone. Here are four important actions parents can take to ensure their children are ready when the phone arrives.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

5 Fantastic Ideas for Coping With Kids' After-School Behavior

Is your child a whiny, grouchy, emotional mess the minute they get home? Here are a few tips to help parents navigate those after-school meltdowns.

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Tips & Advice

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on Raising Antiracist Children

Brightly had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi about his new books, what he's learned from raising his own daughter, and how to address racist ideas with your children.

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Tips & Advice

4 Ways Books Improve Conversations With Our Kids

Books are indispensable tools that help spark meaningful conversations between parents and their children. See where these conversations lead today!

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All Ages

Books and Resources to Help You Raise Anti-Racist Children

It’s never too early to talk to children about race. At Brightly, we're committed to helping you raise kids that are not only "not racist," but who are actively "anti-racist."

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Tips & Advice

Why Kids Are the Best Philosophers

Kids have an ingrained ability to open our eyes to the bits of the world that don’t make sense. That is why author Scott Hershovitz believes that not only are all kids philosophers, but that we would all do better if we followed their lead.

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