Our childcare system needs fixing. Here’s how.
There actually is a way out of the grueling, impossible binds that parents have found themselves in during the pandemic — and experts gathered to discuss it. In the third…
Best parental control apps for monitoring your kid’s activity on Android devices
When kids have a say in their rules, parental control apps can be a smart compromise between cautious parents and kids who want their privacy. Android’s OS plays particularly well…
Invisible labor is real, and it hurts: What you need to know
Moving forward requires focus. Mashable’s Social Good Series is dedicated to exploring pathways to a greater good, spotlighting issues that are essential to making the world a better place. Let’s…
Politician brought her baby to vote after she wasn’t allowed to vote remotely
In the midst of a pandemic, a California lawmaker who had given birth just a month before cast her vote on a bill with her crying baby in her arms. …
Grab badminton or ladder toss on sale to keep busy at home this fall
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Heybaby is a new dating app for parents and people who want to be parents
As you scroll through dating apps you start to spot trends, like fishing photos or mentions of The Office. Often a potential match has a photo with a child, and…
How to raise boys so they’re comfortable with their emotions
Parents want so many things for their children: to find joy, to make friends, to explore the world, to live free of judgment and discrimination. Making these dreams reality…
If your kid isn’t ready for a phone, a smartwatch might be a better fit
A smartwatch is a great piece of introductory technology for kids. These wearables can track location, send chore reminders, or provide games to play during an agonizing car ride —…
Best Father’s Day gifts: 42 things your dad won’t buy for himself
AMAZON BEST FOR MULTITASKING DADS Amazon Audible Reading is a seriously underrated method of relaxation, but a lot of dads are way too busy to sit down with a book.…
Sesame Street’s Grover offers tips for kids on dealing with the pandemic in NPR interview
It’s hard to be a kid right now. In-person play dates are off limits and school isn’t the same via a screen. Grover, Sesame Street‘s beloved blue monster, gets it.…