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In black households across America, parents prepare their children for the struggles that may lie ahead with “the talk” – an introduction to the hard reality that they may be judged by the color of their skin rather than the content of their character.

There’s no question: Talking about race can be sensitive. And “choosing” whether or not to talk to your kids about race is an option many parents, specifically those of color, don’t have; some children will learn about it by confronting racism in their everyday lives. This can make the “conversation about race” even trickier, as what is discussed can change depending on a...

Like so many parents can relate to, Kristen Bell wasn’t sure what to expect when it came to teaching her kids how to use a toilet. While one daughter nailed it very quickly, another child is taking her own time.

We talked to Park Slope parents to learn about their struggles, their victories and the new appreciation they have for the people who help teach and care for their children.

We’ve collected the most recent data about which states have closed schools for the rest of the year, which states are still intending to return to the classroom and which states have yet to give a definitive answer.

Angela Primachenko was 33 weeks pregnant when she was tested for COVID-19 on March 24 because she had a fever and other symptoms. Eight days later, the 27-year-old respiratory therapist from Vancouver, Washington, was fighting for her life on a ventilator while in a medically induced coma. At the same time, she gave birth to her daughter after doctors at Legacy Salmon Creek...

Keeping kids entertained while cooped up inside for days is no easy feat. This list of resources will hopefully provide hours of fun for your children of all ages.

Here are some ideas from fellow parents for a coronavirus-safe Easter:

After spending five weeks traveling to Wuhan, China, Japan and the U.K. covering the coronavirus crisis followed by a self-quarantine inside her apartment for 14 days, NBC News correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer was reunited with her husband and young son this week for the first time in nearly 50 days.

From the moment social distancing and self quarantines to prevent the spread of coronavirus began, my social media feeds filled with posts from parents sharing Pinterest-worthy lesson plans and activities — all to prevent too much screen time. My kids, ages 11 and 9, have done plenty of activities in the weeks we’ve spent at home thanks to COVID-19. We’ve made doll...

The coronavirus outbreak has thrust parents everywhere into the role of their children’s primary educators

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, at least 69,000 schools across the U.S. have been closed or are scheduled to close, according to Education Week, which published a state-by-state map tracking school closures across the country.  For thousands of parents who have been asked to work remotely, this means extra challenges when trying to balance the demands of work...

It’s been three weeks since Ashley Graham welcomed her son Isaac to the world, and since then, she’s been busy doting, feeding and changing diapers — and we’re not just talking about her newborn’s nappies. As the 32-year-old supermodel revealed on Instagram, she recently learned that diapers are part of her own postpartum life, too. “Raise your hand if you didn’t know you’d be...

As news spread that Iran launched missiles at U.S. military bases in Iraq, many worried that the United States had potentially entered into war. While adults grapple with the overwhelming news, children, too, might hear about it and feel frightened. It’s natural to want to protect children from scary things, but parents need to be ready to talk with their...

How old is too old to go trick-or-treating on Halloween? Officials in Chesapeake, Virginia, have decided that age 14 should be the cutoff, while the city of Bathurst in New Brunswick, Canada, passed a law to prohibit kids 16 and older from ringing doorbells, TODAY reported. Teenagers trick-or-treating is a topic that tends to provoke strong opinions from parents and non-parents alike.

Sweetkick Co-Founder Harley Pasternak explains how to celebrate Halloween while avoiding overindulging on candy.

The accidental drowning of Olympic skier Bode Miller’s daughter is an example of what happens every day: CDC data shows that drowning is leading cause of unintentional death among children.

Victoria Beckham sparked a debate on social media Wednesday after posting an Instagram photo in which she shares a kiss with her daughter. Read More