With the back-to-school season already up on us, I know parents and educators alike are thinking about how to help teens kick off the year feeling safe, confident and ready for success both in the classroom and their extracurricular activities. A new school year is always a fresh start—full of excitement, possibilities and maybe a […] The post Starting the School Year Right: How Families and Schools Can Support Teens’ Online Safety first appeared on Our Children Magazine.| Our Children Magazine
As parents, we rely on the convenience of school buses during our morning routine. Opting for one means fewer cars on the road and less stress and traffic at school dropoff—plus, it’s an easy way to teach your kids the value of time management. Carpooling can offer the same benefits, but who wants to take […] The post The Best Carpool Apps For Parents first appeared on Our Children Magazine.| Our Children Magazine
One of the easiest ways to add time to your busy back-to-school schedule is to start a school carpool. As a bonus, dividing the responsibility of school drop-off and pickups amongst friends and neighbors is also better for the environment. But what if you’re the type of parent who doesn’t trust the neighborhood carpool? Parents […] The post Carpool Safety Tips For Parents first appeared on Our Children Magazine.| Our Children Magazine
Back-to-school season is here, and while pencils, notebooks and new sneakers may top the shopping list, there’s one item that can make your child’s return to the classroom extra special – a lunchbox with personality. Millennial parents looking for something fun can turn to their own childhood – retro lunchboxes are making a comeback! So […] The post 9 Retro Lunchboxes for Millennial Parents first appeared on Our Children Magazine.| Our Children Magazine
Back to school season can cause anxiety in kids for many reasons: New teachers, friends and a change in routine can all be stressful. Add moving to a new school—due to a grade change or new neighborhood—and the transition becomes especially tough. While you can’t eliminate your child’s back to school fears, managing your own […] The post 4 Tips to Prepare Your Kids for a New School first appeared on Our Children Magazine.| Our Children Magazine
Back-to-school is all about fresh starts: catching up with friends, making new ones and sharing those little moments that make each day special, from lunchtime giggles to classroom celebrations. That means when our kids have to stay home sick, they miss so much more than just lessons. This year, National PTA and Lysol’s HERE for […] The post Simple Healthy Habits to Help Your Child Avoid “SOMO” This School Year first appeared on Our Children Magazine.| Our Children Magazine
Summer is here, and more sunshine and longer days bring ample opportunities to enjoy fun in the sun with your kids. But going outside without sunscreen is like knowing it’s going to rain and not bringing an umbrella—worse, in fact! Not protecting your child’s skin from sunburn while they’re young can lead to an increased […] The post The Best Sunscreens For Kids first appeared on Our Children Magazine.| Our Children Magazine
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
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Going back-to-school shopping is an annual ritual for most families. This year, 67 percent of families started back-to-school shopping as early as July, according... The post 5 Tips to Find Back-to-School Clothes For Less appeared first on Our Children.| Our Children
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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
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The CDC shares five tips to help parents protect their children from lead exposure as we head into the new school year.| Our Children
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