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Giving Kids Gender Neutral Compliments

Find out how you can make comments and pay gender neutral compliments that emphasize a child's feelings, effort, or actions rather than their appearance.

Starting Child Care in the Middle of the Pandemic I’m a planner. My husband and I visited Bright Horizons® child care centers back in… Masks & Child Development: What You Need to Know Today's post was written by Julie Christensen, Senior Writer, Education & Curriculum. It’s likely that…

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How Do You Celebrate Your Hispanic/Latino Heritage?

While Hispanic Heritage Month is mid-September to mid-October, celebrating different cultures is important all year round. Whether your family is of Hispanic/Latino heritage, or you’re just interested in learning more, there are many traditions and ...

21 Creative First Day of School Ideas for Parents

Back to school season is here, and if your child is heading off to Kindergarten, you may be thinking about ways to make their first day special. Or you may need ideas to help ease ...

5 Ways to Show Teachers Appreciation from a Distance

May is Teacher & Staff Appreciation month, and this year, we’re more grateful than ever for all the hard work and dedication our teachers have displayed through this challenging time. We know many families love ...

6 Science Podcasts for Kids

“Why is the sky blue?” “What is that plant called?” “How can birds fly?” “How hot is the sun?” Sound familiar? You probably have a curious child on your hands…and you might be flooded with ...

12 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Loved on Valentine’s Day (& Every Day)

Along with sweet treats and fragrant flowers, Valentine’s Day can also bring expectations of grand or material gestures of love towards the people we care about most. But for a parent who’s juggling work and family ...

Starting Child Care in the Middle of the Pandemic

I’m a planner. My husband and I visited Bright Horizons® child care centers back in 2019 when I was just three months pregnant. We decided on one, and were set to start in June of ...