Facebook-f Threads Linkedin Pinterest Instagram Youtube tiktok

Wellness

Discover wellness tips for kids—from mental health support and safety to seasonal care and healthy habits—empowering families with expert guidance.

Talking to Your Teen: Underage Drinking

In 2015, 10,265 people died in drunk driving crashes—one every 51 minutes—and 290,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes. When

Read More...

Awakening Joy For Kids

It’s Monday morning in the classroom and many children are exhausted by their weekend activities. Some come into the room

Read More...

Breakfast: The Right Way to Start the School Day

Parents and teachers know how hunger affects children in and out of the classroom. Starting the school day ready to

Read More...

Your Best Shot is a Flu Vaccine

As winter approaches, cold weather isn’t the only thing you and your family need to be ready for. Flu season

Read More...

Is Your Child at Risk?

Sports are a great activity for youth, and there’s an abundance of research that supports the positive impact they have

Read More...

What’s Up With Look-Alike Smart Snacks?

Have you had lunch at your child’s school and sat there wondering why kids are still allowed to purchase Doritos

Read More...

For Food Allergies, a Halloween Appeal: Go Teal!

From classroom parties and Trunk-or-Treats to ghosts and goblins knocking on your door, Halloween puts snacking front and center. But

Read More...

3 Steps to Skip Flu Season

The flu can cause children to miss school, activities or even be hospitalized. You can get sick simply from droplets

Read More...

Tips You Need to Keep Kids Safe Online

From the PTA Blog: Keeping your kids safe in the age of continuous internet access and social media is tougher

Read More...

Ask the Nutritionist: Sugar & Your Kid

Health and Nutrition experts from The American Heart Association (AHA) recently recommended that children ages two to 18 consume no

Read More...

Please help us make improvements to the website by telling us about your experiences with PTAOurChildren.org for a chance to win a gift card from one of National PTA’s Proud National Sponsors.

Take Our Survey

Podcast for Parents

Spanish Podcast

See Our Latest Digital Edition

Featured Categories

Latest News

Earth Day Craft: DIY “Tiny Earth” Seed Balls

From Real Life to Real Lessons: The Story Behind TJ’s Lessons

Spring Break Ready: Protecting Your Family While Traveling

Sponsored Content

How to Help Your Teen Prepare for the SAT Reading Section 

Injury Prevention In Youth Sports

How To Support Your Kids Through Friendship Breakup