Embracing Black History
This Black History Month and beyond, PBS Parents encourages you to spend time with your child celebrating the countless contributions of African Americans — past and present. We have lots of ideas to help you along. Get articles, expert advice, tips and activities.
Keeping Kids Healthy and Fit
As parents, most of our lives are spent worrying about and trying to protect our children. We tell them not to speak to strangers. We remind them to look both ways before crossing the street. But, how often do we encourage them to run, jump and play? What do they know about eating the right foods? Get articles, expert advice, tips and activities.
Happy Halloween!
Halloween is an exciting time for kids and kids at heart. And, it’s the only night of the year, when we happily await ghosts, ghouls and goblins at our door! While planning a "boo-tiful" celebration for your family, consider new twists to the traditional Halloween activities. Get articles, tips and activities.
Happy Thanksgiving!
What makes Thanksgiving such a special holiday? Participating in a full-blown feast is certainly a highlight. Spending time with family and friends also adds to the day's joy. But Thanksgiving is also the perfect time to teach our children about the essential values in life such as respect, empathy, sharing and compassion. Get articles, tips and activities.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Harness the power of your child's imagination with these tips for interactive imaginative play. Get articles, tips and activities.
Have a Standout Summer
Most children welcome summer with open arms and wide grins, while parents figure out ways to keep them busy. No matter how many activities fill their agenda, there's bound to be some downtime and times when it's just too hot to go outside. Consider using those moments to introduce your child to new people, in distant lands, who do lots of exciting things -- read a book together! Get articles, tips and activities.
Helping Kids Understand the Election
Election fever is high, as we race toward one of the most significant presidential elections in our country’s history. With important issues like health care, education and the economy on our minds, families have a lot at stake. As November 4 gets closer, children may be wondering what the heck all of this election fuss is about. Get articles, tips and activities.
Hooray for Mother's Day!
Moms already know that they make the world go round. But it's nice to have a special day where everyone else acknowledges how special they are too. Get your kids involved in the celebration by inspiring their creativity. Let their imaginations soar with fun Mother's Day ideas for crafts, e-cards and delicious treats. Get articles, expert advice, tips and activities.
School Rules!
he start of a new school year may well be "the most wonderful time of the year" for parents. But after rejoicing in the thought of your child being behind school doors again, comes the reality of what "back-to-school" really means. Get articles, tips and activities .
Settling Into School
When picturing our children at school, we often imagine them being deeply engaged in learning. From reading and writing to quizzes and tests, they spend plenty of time processing information. But, kids have to handle the social and emotional side of school too. Get articles, tips and activities.
Simple Ways to Protect the Earth
What's not to love about spring? The sun brightens our days a little bit longer. Kids get to explore outside a little longer too. As we appreciate the beauty that the natural world offers us, it's only fair that we return the favor. How? Get articles, expert advice, tips and activities.
Welcoming Winter
Kids love winter for so many reasons. Though the days may be long (especially for parents), children's heads are filled with visions of snow, time off from school, winter sports - and the holidays. We've dreamed up lots of ideas to help you and your child experience a winter that's fun, festive and filled with gratitude. Get articles, expert advice, tips and activities.