ParentsTogether

09/25/2025

If your family lives in a district where books are being challenged or banned, there are several resources you can use to continue accessing restricted books for free.

As school districts and local governments restrict access to books in schools, an Oklahoma teacher showed students how to access them anyway.

09/24/2025

From the Fall Equinox to Halloween and Thanksgiving, and all the crisp, beautiful weather in between—fall comes with lots of fun opportunities to connect with your kids.

Here are 15 creative questions that will inspire conversations and help you celebrate the beauty of the fall season together as a family.

09/23/2025

Experts suggest that age-appropriate conversations about money can help kids develop financial literacy.

Experts suggest that age-appropriate conversations about money early on can actually help kids develop financial literacy.

09/22/2025

A majority of Americans say they or a family member has experienced gun violence. Beyond causing physical injuries, gun violence has left many Americans living with trauma and fear.

In a new survey, a majority of Americans say they or a family member has experienced gun violence, and many are living with trauma and fear.

09/19/2025

Beginning in November, New Mexico will be the first state in the nation to provide child care to all residents regardless of income

The program, which will start in November 2025, will be available to all New Mexico residents regardless of income.

09/18/2025

From wrestling and tackling to getting launched into the pool, many kids love engaging in very physical types of play—and studies show that there are all kinds of surprising benefits that can come along with it.

Some kids love when parents engage in roughhousing or physical play—and studies show that there are all kinds of surprising benefits.

09/17/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — backed up by many different research studies from the last two decades — strongly urges parents NOT to use spanking, hitting, slapping, threatening, insulting, humiliating, or shaming.

Here are just some of the evidence-based reasons to avoid harsh punishment methods such as spanking, threats, and humiliation.

09/16/2025

As families settle into the back-to-school routine, Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT, is coming out with a new book that uplifts the importance of our public schools.

ParentsTogether spoke with Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, about the importance of public schools.

09/15/2025

Alejandro Chavez talks about the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month, and how families of all backgrounds can get involved.

09/12/2025

Any parent in the thick of the tween/teen years will likely tell you it’s not for the faint of heart. Figuring out how to effectively communicate with your middle or high schooler is one of the toughest parts of this parenting stage.

Figuring out how to effectively communicate with your teen is one of the toughest parts of this parenting stage — here are 4 ways to do it.

09/11/2025

Even if kids are already used to participating in school lockdown drills, it’s still a good idea to discuss it with them and open up the lines of communication. You never know what feelings these drills may bring up — now or in the future.

School lockdown drills may be routine in your child's school. It’s a good idea to discuss it with them and check in about their feelings.

09/10/2025

Anxiety can show up in lots of different ways, but listening out for some key phrases can help you start to identify your child’s anxiety as it’s bubbling up.

Here are some phrases and signs to look for that might mean your child is feeling anxious — and how to help them regulate their emotions.