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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
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'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
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10 New Things at Disney World for 2015
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16 Black Creators on TikTok Parents Need to Follow
Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+
'Hocus Pocus' Is a Reminder of a Different Childhood—One I Hope to Share With My Kids
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Meet the Family With Billions of Monthly YouTube Views
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16 Parenting Podcasts You Shouldn't Miss Out On
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Watching Throwback TV Together Helps Me Connect With My Tween
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Kid YouTube Stars: A Parents Guide
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Why I'm Showing My Daughter Black and Brown People Thriving on TV
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We Didn't Expect Disney's 'Encanto' to Spark a Therapy Session—but We're Not Mad
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The 11 Best Kids Subscription Boxes to Engage Your Child in 2022
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Disney+'s'' 'Cheaper By the Dozen''' Reboot Presents an Idealized Version of the Blended Family Dynamic
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'Turning Red' Is the Universal Coming of Age Story My Kids and I Need
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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
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'The Wonder Years' Reboot Shows 1960s Black Family Life Rarely Depicted on TV
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The Best Family-Friendly Programming to Watch This Fall
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Netflix's 'Ada Twist, Scientist' and the Impact of STEM Representation on Black Girls
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Cheese and Crackers! 'Bluey' Is Gearing Up for Its First US Tour
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Will the Real Blippi Please Stand Up?
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7 Movies & Shows Guaranteed to Get Kids Pumped for Back-to-School
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The Future of Play: How Technology Is Changing the Way Kids Play
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8 Best Educational Shows for Kids of All Ages
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Can 'CoComelon' Cause Speech Delays and Tantrums?
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Wordle Is My Latest Pandemic Distraction
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10 Best YouTube Videos for Kids
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30+ Best Virtual Theater Performances to Watch With Your Child
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13 Podcasts Your Kids Will Love
Old Enough on Netflix
'Old Enough?' Can An American Toddler Really Run Errands On Their Own?
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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
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14 Jokes for Kids That Will Actually Make You Laugh
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Everything Parents Need to Know About The Floss Dance
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
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
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Channing Tatum's New Children's Book Aims To Empower Kids to 'Make a Plan'
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Ciara and Russell Wilson Release Children's Book 'Why Not You' To Inspire All Kids 'To Pursue Their Dreams'
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Author Morgan Harper Nichols Says Healing, Rest, and Play a Practice of Black Resistance
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New York Times Bestselling Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones Wants Teens To Change the World by Making Good Trouble
Actor Tiffany Haddish from Sony Pictures Television’s ‘The Afterparty’ attends Deadline Contenders Television
Tiffany Haddish's First Children's Book Is A Resource for Black Parents To Encourage Children's Self-Love
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The All-Time Best Books for Toddlers
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11 Recently Banned Books—And What Book Bannings Really Mean for Our Kids
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Kristin Chenoweth Highlights the Power of Adoption in Her New Children's Book: 'Such a Beautiful Thing'
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Librarian Invites Kids To Have Blind Dates With Books for Valentine's Day
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8 Best Board Books for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers of 2021
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Best Chapter Books for Kids Ages 5 to 12
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Best Picture Books for Kids Ages 3 to 8
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36 Gender Inclusive Books for Kids and Teens
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The 17 Best Potty Training Books for Kids and Parents