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ParentingNovember 19, 2024

Is it a Behavior Problem or is it Grief?
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Tips for Navigating Your Teen’s Choice to Go Vegan
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5 Thanksgiving Craft Ideas For Kids
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ParentingNovember 19, 2024

Is it a Behavior Problem or is it Grief?

Children grieve differently than adults. When caregivers, educators and other adults are unaware of how grief manifests in kids and teens, it can be…

ParentingNovember 15, 2024

Tips for Navigating Your Teen’s Choice to Go Vegan

Educating your kids about food—and the choices they have about the foods they eat—is an important part of raising healthy kids. If your household…

Family FunNovember 12, 2024

5 Thanksgiving Craft Ideas For Kids

As soon as Halloween ends and daylight savings time begins, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving! As we spend time reflecting on all…

ParentingNovember 1, 2024

Learning Grief: 5 Myths About Children’s Grief

November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month. An estimated 1 in 12 children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or…

PTA CommunityOctober 28, 2024

In Memory of Tyler: A Call to Protect Our Children from Gun Violence

On September 28, 2024, my heart broke in a way I never thought possible. Tyler Taffe, a beautiful 12-year-old boy who had been a…

ParentingOctober 28, 2024

Creating a Safe Internet for our Children

Growing up, I was what we used to call a “latchkey kid.” Raised by a single mom, my big sister and I got ourselves…

ParentingOctober 24, 2024

National PTA’s Ready, Tech, Go! Program Helps Parents Navigate Raising Kids in the Digital Age

Parenting is one of the world’s hardest, most rewarding jobs. But if you grew up before the age of the internet and smartphones, you…

ParentingOctober 24, 2024

5 Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Making dinner during the week for your family—especially when they have unique dietary needs, special preferences or after school activities—can be a hassle. Every…

PTA CommunityOctober 23, 2024

Empowering Teens While Promoting Safety

Spotlight on National PTA’s Collaboration with Uber October is National PTA’s Family and School Safety Month, so it is a fitting time to spotlight…

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Family FunOctober 20, 2024

10 Halloween Crafts for a Spook-tacular Holiday

Decorating pumpkins, picking apples, dressing up and eating candy—lots and lots of candy— are all things kids love about October. To make this season…

ParentingOctober 18, 2024

5 Tips to Teach Your Teen How to be a Safe Driver

Getting a driver’s license is a significant milestone in a teen’s life. It brings them independence and a new sense for freedom and empowerment…

WellnessOctober 14, 2024

Resources to Help Combat Cold and Flu Season

Parents can play a role in keeping your school community healthy. Together, parents and teachers play a pivotal role in children’s health and education….

WellnessOctober 8, 2024

10 Power Foods For Athletic Kids

If you’re a parent to a student athlete, you know that it takes more than three meals a day to keep active bodies moving…

ParentingOctober 1, 2024

5 Ways to Prepare For Parent-Teacher Conferences

Whether it’s a scheduled semester check-in or a meeting requested by your child’s teacher, attending a parent-teacher conference may cause some anxiety. You hope…

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