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Practical, honest guides on the questions curious kids actually ask, and how to answer them well.

A mother and her young daughter looking at a world map on a tablet together
Talking to kids

How to Talk to Kids About War in the News

What to say, how much to share, and real scripts for talking with 8 to 12 year olds about war and conflict in the news.

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Screens & wellbeing

Screen Time and News Anxiety in Kids

How to spot doomscrolling in kids ages 8 to 12, what to say when something they saw online upset them, and how to build better habits.

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Critical thinking

How to Raise a Critical Thinker

Practical, everyday activities and questions that help kids ages 8 to 12 learn to question, compare, and reason for themselves.

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Talking to kids

How to Explain What a Refugee Is to Kids

A one-sentence definition kids can actually hold onto, plus scripts for the harder follow-up questions.

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Homeschooling

Homeschooling Current Events

A simple, repeatable weekly routine for covering current events with kids ages 8 to 12, kid-safe sources included.

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