Summer is the season of adventure and imagination. It’s also the perfect time to spark a child’s creativity through writing. But instead of assigning another journal prompt, why not invite your kids to become the storytellers of your family’s history? Writing a family story gives children a meaningful project with personal roots. Research has shown that kids| Our Children Magazine - National PTA's Unique Voice for Parents
Meet Ben Morgan, a sixth grader whose Reflections theme contest entry “I Belong!” was selected for the 2025-26 Reflections program.| Our Children
Here are seven easy summer crafts to do with kids to fill those days when you don’t have plans and sending them outside isn’t an option.| Our Children
Tantrums and drama can quickly turn a fun vacation into a chaotic nightmare. Learn 6 tips to plan a stress-free family getaway.| Our Children
To prevent overuse of tech devices, try these ideas for non-tech activities that are fun AND promote language, literacy and learning.| Our Children
Here are six tips to keep your child’s brain active and academic skills strong over the summer to avoid summer slide.| Our Children
Here are five useful items that may not appear on the official school supply list but can be incredibly helpful throughout the school year.| Our Children
Imagine you are a male child at birth, but by age three you feel certain you are a girl. You reject boy’s clothing, you want to play with other girls and grow your hair long, but your body does not reflect who you are. This is the experience of Ellie, a 5-year-old transgender girl in| Our Children Magazine - National PTA's Unique Voice for Parents
Father’s Day is the perfect time to show appreciation for the dads, stepdads, grandpas and father figures who go above and beyond every day. From teaching us how to ride a bike to helping with homework and offering guidance through life’s challenges, fathers play a huge role in shaping who we are. One of the most| Our Children Magazine - National PTA's Unique Voice for Parents
Learn six ways your family can celebrate Pride Month and show your support and allyship for the LGBTQ+ community.| Our Children
Learn more about the 2025-2026 National PTA Reflections student-created theme I Belong and how your child can get involved.| Our Children
The 2025-2026 PTA Reflections theme is a valuable opportunity to help kids explore using art to express their feelings in a healthy way.| Our Children
Few activities strengthen family bonds while building life skills quite like reading together. Learn the benefits of family reading.| Our Children
During National Reading Month, help your child learn to love reading with these five tips to build a home library they will love.| Our Children
These five recipes are healthier versions of classic soul food favorites and are sure to please the pickiest eaters in your family.| Our Children
Parents pass down more than their genes to their children—they also pass down attitudes. See how you can avoid passing down math anxiety to your child.| Our Children
Learn five tips to teach kids about honor and civic engagement to set the foundation for their future roles as voters in our society.| Our Children
The CDC shares five tips to help parents protect their children from lead exposure as we head into the new school year.| Our Children
Connecting students to a new world of digital learning AT&T launched a free digital learning platform that aims to make online learning more entertaining,...| Our Children
Learn six tips to keep your child's brain active and academic skills strong over the summer to avoid summer side learning loss.| Our Children
Your child comes home in a panic about a school project is due the next day. Reduce the stress with these four tips.| Our Children