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Ms. Rachel
Your Kid Needs to Watch YouTube Sensation Ms. Rachel—Stat
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'M3GAN' Challenges Parents To Consider Kids' Exposure to Technology
Sarah Chalke on Firefly Lane
'Firefly Lane' Star Sarah Chalke on Parenting, Pratfalls, and Finding Balance
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Let Your Child Read Graphic Novels
Cameo Kids with Cocomelon, Blippi, and Blippi
Cameo Kids Offers Personalized Messages From Popular Characters
announcing CoComelon holiday episodes.
EXCLUSIVE: 5 New 'CoComelon' Episodes Are Dropping for the Holidays
Blippi World Tour Poster
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour Is Coming to a Theater Near You
Debra Messing in 13 The Musical on Netflix
Debra Messing: 'Moms, Especially Single Moms, Have the Hardest Jobs on Earth'
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7 Alternatives to Cocomelon Featuring Black Kids and Characters
Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel
'Ms. Marvel''' Is a 'Celebration' for Brown Families, Says Co-Creator Sana Amanat
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Why Gender-Specific Books Are Harmful To Kids
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Two Family Entertainment Giants Merge: Disney Buys Lucasfilm
Walt Disney World Resort
10 New Things at Disney World for 2015
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16 Black Creators on TikTok Parents Need to Follow
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Best Children's Books 2022
Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger Says Her Kid Is Her Biggest Fan—and Toughest Critic
Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+
'Hocus Pocus' Is a Reminder of a Different Childhood—One I Hope to Share With My Kids
Love Diana
Meet the Family With Billions of Monthly YouTube Views
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19 Parenting Podcasts You Shouldn't Miss Out On
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Watching Throwback TV Together Helps Me Connect With My Tween
Oakley Fisher and Taytum Fisher and Ryan Kaji inside laptop computer screen
Kid YouTube Stars: A Parents Guide
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Why I'm Showing My Daughter Black and Brown People Thriving on TV
An image of the movie, Encanto.
Disney's 'Encanto' to Sparked a Therapy Session—but We're Not Mad
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The 20 Best Kids Subscription Boxes to Engage Your Child in 2023
Cheaper by the Dozen cast
Disney+'s'' 'Cheaper By the Dozen''' Reboot Presents an Idealized Version of the Blended Family Dynamic
Mei from Turning Red
'Turning Red' Is the Universal Coming of Age Story My Kids and I Need
America Ferrera
America Ferrera is Redefining Beauty as the New Face of CoverGirl
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'Encanto' on Disney+ Reminds Us Just How Powerful Latinx Families Are
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10 Heartwarming Holiday Shows, Movies, and Specials to Watch as a Family This Month
An image from the show, The Wonder Years.
'The Wonder Years' Reboot Shows 1960s Black Family Life Rarely Depicted on TV
An image of a father and daughter watching TV.
The Best Family-Friendly Programming to Watch This Fall
A still image from the show, "ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST."
Netflix's 'Ada Twist, Scientist' and the Impact of STEM Representation on Black Girls
An image of the show Bluey.
Cheese and Crackers! 'Bluey' Is Gearing Up for Its First US Tour
An image of a screenshot of Blippi.
Will the Real Blippi Please Stand Up?
An image of dads with young children on the couch watching a movie.
7 Movies & Shows Guaranteed to Get Kids Pumped for Back-to-School
Best kids TV shows
8 Best Educational Shows for Kids of All Ages
cocomelon
Can 'CoComelon' Cause Speech Delays and Tantrums?
An image of a woman on her phone.
Wordle Is My Latest Pandemic Distraction
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10 Best YouTube Videos for Kids
An image of a family watching television.
30+ Best Virtual Theater Performances to Watch With Your Child
Girl in Pink Shirt With Headphones on Cell Phone
13 Podcasts Your Kids Will Love
Old Enough on Netflix
'Old Enough?' Can An American Toddler Really Run Errands On Their Own?
An image of school supplies on a colorful background.
The Best Back-to-School Gear for the New Year
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Abuela's Recipes Are Trending on TikTok—and Now We're Hungry
Turning Red
The Conversations You Should Be Having With Your Kids About Puberty and 'Turning Red'
Laurie Berkner
Inside the Life of a Kids' Music Star: Laurie Berkner On Being a Toddler Celebrity for Two Decades
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Why Disney Channel's New Movie 'Spin' Matters for Kids
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'The Proud Family' is Making a Comeback—Lizzo, Tiffany Haddish, Lil Nas X, and More to Guest Star
Little Girl and Mom Looking at Phone Joke
14 Jokes for Kids That Will Actually Make You Laugh
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Everything Parents Need to Know About The Floss Dance
Portrait of Tanuja Desai Hidier on the left and book cover of "Born Confused" by Scholastic on the right.
As an Author, I Created The Representative Books I Needed As a Teen
Erica Domesek makes crafts at a table with two kids.
This DIY Mom Turns Everyday Household Items Into Creative Arts and Crafts Projects in New Book
Three Book Covers by Native Authors
18 Books by Native Authors To Read With Your Kids
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Idina Menzel and Sister Cara Mentzel Release a Picture Book Encouraging Kids To Own Their Superpower
Samira Ahmed - The Quest for the Ring of Power Book
Alternate Summer Reading List: Samira Ahmed Shares Must-Read Muslim Middle Grade and YA Stories
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Alternate Summer Reading List: Dahlia Adler's LGBTQIA+ YA Book Recommendations
Justin Baldoni on the Kelly Clarkson Show
Justin Baldoni Releases a Book To Teach Boys About Masculinity, Self-Esteem, and Consent
Nadiya Hussain
Chef Nadiya Hussain Is Teaching Kids To Be Strong in New Children's Book
Hogwarts Express
This Family of 6 Just Got Rescued By The Hogwarts Express!
One Family's Struggle With Mental Illness
One Family's Struggle With Mental Illness
Dr. Ibram Kendi
Alternate Summer Reading List: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's Antiracist Book Recommendations
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14 Must-Read Black History Books for Kids
Channing Tatum poses for a photo before he signs copies of his new children's book "The One and Only Sparkella Makes A Plan"
Channing Tatum's New Children's Book Aims To Empower Kids to 'Make a Plan'