Parenting and Advice
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."
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Phonological Awareness: Why This Skill Set Is So Important for Young Readers
Teaching kids the sounds of spoken language is an important first step toward reading and writing. With these tips it’s easy to playfully develop these skills throughout your daily life.
Pre-K
4 Ways To Stress Less About Kindergarten Readiness
Here are four doable, productive ways to help your child prepare for kindergarten — and four things you can give yourself permission not to worry about.
Tween
Teen
Learning the Value of a Dollar: Books to Teach Tweens and Teens Financial Literacy
Teaching kids about money and all that it represents can be challenging when so many of our financial transactions are virtual. Fortunately, these books can help.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
28 Fun and Creative Ways To Connect With Your Grandchildren
Here are some unique ideas for how grandparents can stay connected with their grandchildren, whether they live near or far.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
7 Ways to Help Your Kids Consume Less and Create More
These ideas will help you get your child to turn off the screens and let their creativity flourish instead.
All Ages
7 Tips and Tricks to Manage Boredom in Your Family
Kids on winter break can easily go from “yay, no school!” to “I’m bored!” in ten seconds flat. Here are a few tips on how to manage your child’s cries of boredom.
Tween
3 Tips to Get Your Kids Interested in STEAM
Try these interactive, family-friendly tips to encourage an interest in STEAM and watch the 8- to 12-year-old in your life light up with curiosity!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
6 Ways to Help Children Manage Anxiety in New Situations
When your child has to face something new, here are some concrete steps you can take as a parent to help ease them in.
All Ages
Let's Stop Labeling Books as "Boy Books" or "Girl Books"
The sad truth is that we often assume books with male protagonists are for everyone, and books with female leads are only for girls.
Pre-K
Goodbyes Are Hard: A Mother's Many Feelings at School Drop-Off
Ariella Prince Guttman reflects on the odd mix of emotions around school drop-off that inspired her heartwarming new picture book Wherever You'll Be.
