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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Family Travel Essentials

Planning something epic for summer travel? Here’s our thoroughly modern list of Road Trip Survival Essentials.

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Best Books for Boys with Strong Female Characters

I don’t think there are “boys’ books” or “girls’ books.” My hope is simply to provide parents of boys who like more traditionally masculine books with some options that include strong, interesting female characters.

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Why Yesterday’s Classics Aren’t Appealing to Today’s Kids

Turns out, there are a few legit, non-video-game-related reasons why kids don’t always find the classics compelling.

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18 Great Learning Games for Car Trips

Car games help make travel time more entertaining and distract your kids from the monotony of the drive. It's even better if those games help your kids learn!

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6 Simple Ways to Build Up Your Child’s Library on a Budget

You want to provide your child with a great selection of books at home, but that can get pricey. See how to make your book-buying dollars go further.

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Printables and Activities Starring Your Kids’ Favorite Characters

Whether your child loves to dance with Elmo, can't get enough of Barbie, or is all about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we've got great printables for them!

I Let My 9-Year-Old Read The Ocean at the End of the Lane and Other Parenting Confessions
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I Let My 9-Year-Old Read The Ocean at the End of the Lane and Other Parenting Confessions

When my husband announced that he’d given our eldest daughter The Ocean at the End of the Lane, I thought okay. He knows what he’s doing. Then I read the book. And I felt rather guilty indeed.

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From Disney to Dream Life: Author and Illustrator Claire Keane Brings Family Magic to Her First Picture Book

Claire Keane talks about her book, the relationships between mothers and daughters, and how she makes her work-life balance work.

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Growing Reader
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7 of the Best Children’s Books About Divorce and Separation

Children's books about divorce or separation can be a helpful tool to help kids make sense of what's happening, process and talk about their feelings.

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Tips & Advice

Easy Ways to Build Your Child’s Love of Reading Every Day

We chatted with Daniel T. Willingham, author of Raising Kids Who Read, to see to see how busy parents can help foster a love of reading in their children.