From wrestling and tackling to getting launched into the pool, many kids love engaging in very physical types of play—and studies show that there are all kinds of surprising benefits that can come along with it. In fact, aggressive physical play between parents and kids actually results in less aggression in kids as they develop. [...] The post The surprising benefits of roughhousing with your kids appeared first on ParentsTogether.| ParentsTogether
As families settle into the back-to-school routine, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), is coming out with a new book that uplifts the importance of our public schools. Why Fascists Fear Teachers, released on September 16, illuminates how essential educators have always been to democracy, both here and around the world. [...] The post What parents need to know about public schools right now appeared first on ParentsTogether.| ParentsTogether
Some doctors worry that cuts to Medicaid will leave rural families needing to drive hundreds of miles to get OB healthcare and give birth.| ParentsTogether
Despite widespread false claims connecting vaccines with autism spectrum disorder, the fact is that vaccines do not cause autism.| ParentsTogether
A new study showed that younger kids who use smartphones are more likely to experience negative effects on their mental health.| ParentsTogether
For families with two kids in child care, the cost of child care is more than a mortgage or rent in most states.| ParentsTogether
More men are taking paid paternity leave in states that have the benefit, says a new study, narrowing the gender gap in parental leave.| ParentsTogether
Learn to navigate challenging but necessary conversations about natural disasters with your child in an age-appropriate way.| ParentsTogether
