Your Partner In Parenting

School Age

Your child’s digital footprint could affect college, jobs, and future opportunities. Learn how parents can help kids protect their privacy and reputation online.

Black girl considering her child digital footprint and online privacy, with social media activity leading toward future college and career opportunities.

Underwater scooters for kids can make pool time exciting, but are they safe? Learn what parents should know about swimming skills, speed, age, and supervision.

Asiwo underwater scooter held in clear blue swimming pool water, illustrating underwater scooters for kids and recreational water activities.

By Janice Robinson-Celeste Should we shield our kids from the world’s horrors, or prepare them to face hard truths with confidence? That question sits heavy in your chest when you look at your child and want to keep them safe for just a little longer. For Black families, that protective instinct comes with added weight. […]

Black mother talking with her child about racism while building confidence and cultural pride at home

Many parents notice small communication struggles before anyone else does. A child may have trouble explaining what happened at school, following directions, joining conversations, or making themselves understood. These challenges can seem minor at first, but communication plays a major role in how children learn, build friendships, express emotions, and gain confidence. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) […]

Young black girl sitting with a speech-language pathologist during a pediatric speech therapy session, building communication skills, language development, confidence, and social interaction.

Mapping a Day of Play shows how kids move through school, play, and sports, and why comfortable activewear helps them stay active all day long.

African american boy wearing kids activewear during school-age outdoor tennis practice

Discover unique activities to cheer up your kids, strengthen family bonds, reduce screen time, and create joyful memories with fun indoor and outdoor ideas.

Black family enjoying unique activities to cheer up kids through hiking, arcade games, mini golf, arts and crafts, and a family picnic to strengthen family bonds and create joyful memories.