Ranked #1
Kindness Can Be Taught. Here's How
Kindness Can Be Taught. Here's How
Most kids value success and achievement more than caring for others, according to Harvard's Making Caring Common project... Read more
13 May 2019
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31mins
Ranked #2
Death: Talking With Kids About The End
Death: Talking With Kids About The End
Whether it's a goldfish or Grandma, every child will experience a death at some point — and their parents will likely st... Read more
25 Feb 2019
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24mins
Ranked #3
The Problem With Toy Guns And Princesses
The Problem With Toy Guns And Princesses
Whether it's mini-makeup kits, gross-smelling slime or semi-automatic foam-dart guns, every parent or caregiver has fiel... Read more
18 Mar 2019
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26mins
Ranked #4
When The News Is Scary, What To Say To Kids
When The News Is Scary, What To Say To Kids
Whether a school shooting or a deadly tornado, scary events in the news can leave parents struggling to know when — and ... Read more
18 Mar 2019
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26mins
Ranked #5
The Darker Side Of Screen Time
The Darker Side Of Screen Time
Emotional outbursts. Lost sleep. These are signs that your kids are spending too much time with digital devices. Here's ... Read more
26 Jun 2019
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28mins
Ranked #6
The Brighter Side of Screen Time
The Brighter Side of Screen Time
The family that plays video games together, stays together. When parents become digital mentors, children can learn empa... Read more
24 Jun 2019
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23mins
Ranked #7
What Cookie Monster Taught Us About Self-Control
What Cookie Monster Taught Us About Self-Control
Self-regulation skills, including self-control, help us reach our goals, learn in school and get along with others. Mill... Read more
17 May 2019
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26mins
Ranked #8
Raising Kids Who Love Math — Even If You Don't
Raising Kids Who Love Math — Even If You Don't
By some estimates, up to 93% of American adults have some degree of math anxiety. The problem often starts in elementary... Read more
15 May 2019
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23mins
Ranked #9
'What If We Lived In Two Houses?' Talking Kids Through Divorce
'What If We Lived In Two Houses?' Talking Kids Through Divorce
Even the most amicable split is world-changing for young children. Here are a few key tips for grown-ups trying to help ... Read more
18 Mar 2019
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22mins
Ranked #10
'We Wanted To Show Children Real Life': Sesame Street's Sonia Manzano
'We Wanted To Show Children Real Life': Sesame Street's Sonia Manzano
Actress Sonia Manzano is beloved by millions as Maria on Sesame Street. Her character on TV mirrored many of Manzano's ... Read more
31 May 2019
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18mins
Ranked #11
Be Honest And Concrete: Tips For Talking To Kids About Death
Be Honest And Concrete: Tips For Talking To Kids About Death
Whether it's a family pet or a loved one, every child will experience a death at some point — and their parents will lik... Read more
28 May 2020
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23mins
Ranked #12
Decision Day Is Almost Here. Here's How To Decide For An Unknown Future
Decision Day Is Almost Here. Here's How To Decide For An Unknown Future
While it's hard to know what college will look like this fall, college decision day is almost here. So what can students... Read more
26 May 2020
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16mins
Ranked #13
When Will This Be Over? Sesame Workshop's Tips For Parenting During A Pandemic
When Will This Be Over? Sesame Workshop's Tips For Parenting During A Pandemic
Many parents are struggling right now — juggling kids at home 24/7 and coping with their own losses. In this episode, Ro... Read more
12 May 2020
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17mins
Ranked #14
Sesame Street's Grover On Coping During Coronavirus: Just For Kids
Sesame Street's Grover On Coping During Coronavirus: Just For Kids
Hey kids! Sesame Street's Grover is here and he's got some great ideas for making your days brighter during coronavirus.... Read more
10 May 2020
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12mins
Ranked #15
Kid-Friendly TV Show Recommendations
Kid-Friendly TV Show Recommendations
Parenting during self-isolation can be challenging, and let's be honest — sometimes screen time helps you just get throu... Read more
8 May 2020
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16mins
Ranked #16
Here's How To Pick A College During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Here's How To Pick A College During The Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is making college decisions more complicated. This episode answers the burning questions: How d... Read more
2 Apr 2020
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21mins
Ranked #17
6 Tips For Homeschooling During Coronavirus
6 Tips For Homeschooling During Coronavirus
Tens of millions of parents are homeschooling their kids during the coronavirus. Here's a realistic guide to keeping kid... Read more
24 Mar 2020
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17mins
Ranked #18
Coronavirus And Parenting: What You Need To Know Now
Coronavirus And Parenting: What You Need To Know Now
Coronavirus is raising a lot of questions for parents. From how to talk to children about coronavirus to weathering scho... Read more
13 Mar 2020
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13mins
Ranked #19
'Big Mouth' Creators On Embracing The Awkwardness Of Puberty
'Big Mouth' Creators On Embracing The Awkwardness Of Puberty
Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg are the co-creators of 'Big Mouth,' an animated comedy about a group of tweens stumbling ... Read more
12 Mar 2020
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17mins
Ranked #20
What Your Teen Wishes You Knew About Sex Education
What Your Teen Wishes You Knew About Sex Education
Consent, dating, masturbation, porn. It can be difficult talking with teens about sex and relationships. NPR's Life Kit ... Read more
11 Feb 2020
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27mins