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Growing Early Friendships

Are your toddlers fascinated by the kids around them, only to later scream and cry when they have to share one of their trains? Read on for seven ways parents can help.

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Use Your Words: Moving Beyond Tantrums

Learn how to help your child express her emotions in new ways and keep your cool during the process!

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The Superhero Solution

Researchers found that four- to six-year-olds were better at focusing and persevering at important (but repetitive or unappealing) tasks when they pretended to be superheroes.

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Beyond Birthday Presents

If you're ready to consider a "no gifts please" party but need some inspiration, consider one of these tried and true ideas.

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Nurturing Your Child’s Creative Mind

Ever notice how kids often have more fun playing with an empty box than with what was inside of it? That’s their imagination at work and we should nurture this creative spirit.

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Encouraging Self Expression Through Art

Sometimes it’s good to break free from the instructions. Find out how your child can express themselves and innovate through art?

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How Important is Handwriting these Days

Think handwriting is just an old-fashioned skill? This may convince you to make writing a regular part of playtime with your kids!

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Using Stories to Nurture Your Child’s Identity

Stories and picture books are great ways to help children learn more about themselves and the world around them.

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It Takes Two: The Roots of Language Learning

So how do parents help their babies learn to communicate? Here’s some guidance based on recent research that provides parents a roadmap for building their babies' language skills.

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What’s So Terrible About Two

Two-year-olds have a serious reputation for being The Worst. But are they really any worse than kids of other ages?

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Parenting Without Power Struggles

Power struggles are natural for young children and their parents. Here are six ways to help avoid them and enforce limits.

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Managing Your Own Emotions

Parenting young children is an intensely emotional experience. Tuning into your own feelings and taking deep breaths are ways to keep calm during the chaos.

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How Mealtime Can Support Kids’ Number Sense

Here are some activities and conversation starters that can help young children find the math embedded in daily living.

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3 Steps to Parenting in the Kitchen

Kids of all ages can have a role in food prep. Getting the whole family involved in meal planning is not only important for nutritional health, but also for emotional health, too.

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Coconut Chocolate Squares

This simple dessert only has five ingredients and takes 20 minutes to make!

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PBS KIDS Role Models

These PBS KIDS role models prove that you can be anything. Check out these inspiring videos featuring a doctor, astronomer, paleontologist, engineer, and two musicians.

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How to Choose & Use Apps for Your Child’s Learning

Keep in mind: apps don’t equal learning – they are potential tools for learning.

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PBS KIDS Learning Resources

Extended learning ideas, child development tracking and recommended games and activities for parents and caregivers.

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PBS KIDS Educational Apps

Play free learning games with your favorite PBS KIDS characters anytime, anywhere.

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Explore PBS parenting resources and tips on raising children, planning birthday parties & kids activities.

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Where kids can watch videos and full episodes of your favorite PBS KIDS shows.

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Where teachers can bring their classrooms to life.

PBS Parents Play & Learn App

Mini games that parents can play with their kids that teach reading and math concepts.

Explore the Outdoors with PLUM LANDING

Play! Explore! Create! Share! Discover the wonders of our amazing planet with PLUM LANDING!

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Exploring new ways to keep kids learning. Anytime. Anywhere.