More Small Humans
Parental controls are such a scam
Screen time limits are a pretend solution for the wrong problem.
By Alex Hazlett
8 organizations working to solve the gender gap in education — and how to help them
Progress is happening, but there's still more to do.
12 podcasts to teach kids about history, identity, and current events
These are age-appropriate ways to bolster the education they're getting in the classroom.
15 movies and shows to stream with your mom this Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day! Let's sit in front of the TV.
'Sesame Street' explores Asian and Pacific Islander culture with a neighborhood tour
Featuring the show's first Asian American puppet, Ji-Young!
Sesame Street introduces Ji-Young, the neighborhood's first Asian American muppet
Ji-Young loves skateboarding, rock music, and making history.
How to set up parental controls on an iPhone
Just because they have a new iPhone doesn't meant they can access anything and everything.
By Sarah Hall
The Toniebox is a cuddly speaker for kids, but don't lose the pieces
The intuitively-designed storyteller is a screen-less winner for children.
By Jen Barton
Lunii’s My Fabulous Storyteller is a ‘choose your own adventure’ speaker for kids
They're in charge of the characters and plot.
By Jen Barton
Help kids fall asleep with these 8 low-screen gadgets and apps
Kids can be soothed with a story, try some mindfulness, or sync their breathing with a timed light.
By Claire Gillespie
The Yoto Player puts kids in charge of story time
A well-designed audio reader for the car, bedtime, and quiet time.
By Jen Barton
The Elvie breast pump is a good product that you might not need right now
In the stressful aftermath of a new baby, do what you can to make your life easier.
By Alex Hazlett
ABCmouse is an engaging platform for kids that doesn't require parental help
Kids aged 2-8 will find a variety of options to entertain themselves with.
By Shannon Shelton Miller
Outschool is an education lifeline for parents during the pandemic
Our kids are still taking classes even though they're back in in-person school.
By Jen Barton
Once invisible labor is made visible, have a system to handle the details
Enter the concept of Fair Play.
By Alex Hazlett
How to avoid bad habits with your kid’s gaming and screen time
Is all screen time created equally? And what should parents consider when letting their kids play video games?
By Alex Hazlett & Rebecca Ruiz
Screen time advice: When to schedule it and how much to allow
Your kid wants to watch TV? Make it work for you.
By Rebecca Ruiz & Alex Hazlett
Pandemic parenting: Choosing educational apps and balancing screen time with remote learning
It's a wild back-to-school season and a lot of our screen time guidelines were written for an in-person era.
By Alex Hazlett & Rebecca Ruiz
8 questions to ask about online learning platforms for kids
What to know when picking educational games for your child.
By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall
Distance learning plans crunched as laptop shortage hits U.S.
Dell, HP, and Lenovo are claiming they have a collective shortage of 5 million laptops.
By Joel Hruska
How to get police out of schools, and why it matters
Across the country, schools are starting to cut ties with police.
Teachers are doing their best to make socially distanced classrooms less scary
These desk set-ups are a poignant mix of heartwarming and bleak.
How 'Daniel Tiger' can help soothe a scared, lonely, quarantined kid
Visit a socially distant Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
By Alex Hazlett
Meet the activists pushing for an anti-racist education
Some feel as if this is the one moment to make it happen.
Language therapy app Speech Blubs is on sale, helps kids work on speech
Save 33% on a 1-year subscription for a limited time.
By StackCommerce