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Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney's live-action THE LITTLE MERMAID.
The Best Kids' Movies of 2023
Disney+
Kwame Alexander Creates Change With 'The Crossover'
Jack Black as Bowzer at the Super Mario Bros. Movie Premiere
Jack Black's Parenting Advice: 'Love Your Kids and Let Them Follow Their Passions'
Image showing Elmo, Julia and Rudy on Sesame Street
Seeing Amazing in All Children: Sesame Workshop's Autism Acceptance Month Initiative
Reese Witherspoon
Exclusive: See Reese Witherspoon's Adorable New Book Cover
The Little Mermaid
Life Lessons From Disney Movies To Teach Our Kids
Ms. Rachel
Your Kid Needs to Watch YouTube Sensation Ms. Rachel—Stat
AI doll Megan reading a book to child
'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
kids reading graphic novels
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'
Father and toddler son watch a tablet on the couch
7 Alternatives to Cocomelon Featuring Black Kids and Characters
Arianna Bradford sitting behind laptop with a note reminding people to drink water
16 Black Creators on TikTok Parents Need to Follow
Best Pop-Up Books
The Best Pop-Up Books to Give Kids a Multi-Sensory Reading Experience
Parents Best Children's Books Badge with kids reading behind.
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
Woman listening to something on her phone
19 Parenting Podcasts You Shouldn't Miss Out On
Oakley Fisher and Taytum Fisher and Ryan Kaji inside laptop computer screen
Kid YouTube Stars: A Parents Guide
Mother and daughter watch TV
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
kids subscription boxes
The 10 Best Kids Subscription Boxes to Engage Your Child
Mei from Turning Red
'Turning Red' Is the Universal Coming of Age Story My Kids and I Need
encanto disney+ family
'Encanto' on Disney+ Reminds Us Just How Powerful Latinx Families Are
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?
Child Watching YouTube on Smart Phone
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?
daughter and mom talking on bed
The Conversations You Should Be Having With Your Kids About Puberty and 'Turning Red'
An image of the movie art for the movie "Spin."
Why Disney Channel's New Movie 'Spin' Matters for Kids
Little Girl and Mom Looking at Phone Joke
14 Jokes for Kids That Will Actually Make You Laugh
Wibbitz_Floss Dance
Everything Parents Need to Know About The Floss Dance
Amanda Kloots from The Talk
Amanda Kloots: As a Single Mom, 'The Guilt Is Constant'
A Black mother reads to her infant son and toddler daughter in bed
Here’s What an African Mother Says Our Kids Need To Know About the Continent
Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson embrace holding a copy of their new book.
Leslie Odom Jr.'s New Children's Book Is About Building Solid Relationships With Kids
a young girl is reading book with her teddy bear in a tent at home
Our 11 Baby and Toddler Book Subscription Picks for Families That Love To Read
Dolly Parton with her dog
Dolly Parton Says Kids Don’t Have to ‘Whoop and Holler’ To Be Heard
Robin Arzon and daughter Athena
Robin Arzón Is On A Mission To Raise Resilient Kids With Her New Book, ‘Strong Baby’
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
idina menzel and sister cara mentzel
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
Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler
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
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
Author Morgan Harper Nichols
Author Morgan Harper Nichols Says Healing, Rest, and Play Are Black Resistance
Portrait of Luvvie Ajayi Jones
New York Times Bestselling Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones Wants Teens To Change the World by Making Good Trouble
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The All-Time Best Books for Toddlers
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11 Recently Banned Books—And What That Means for Our Kids
An image of children's books on a colorful background.
36 Gender Inclusive Books for Kids and Teens
Oh Crap! Potty Training BOOK COVER
The 17 Best Potty Training Books for Kids and Parents
Little girl clinging to mom and holding her hand
Is Child Welfare Protecting or Policing Black Children?