Did you know that stress can trigger a freeze, fight or flight stress response, and get in the way of your hard-earned parenting skills? That’s why all parents — all humans! —…
In the first episode of our podcast, Power to the Parents, ParentsTogether Executive Director Ailen Arreaza interviews Jessica Craven, an…
To understand identity, it’s important to understand intersectionality — or the combination of different identities that make up a whole…
This story was originally published by The 19th. “The Ed Scare” — that’s how freedom of expression advocacy organization PEN…
Would you know what to say if your child asks what transgender means or they overhear transphobic remarks? It’s likely…
Hal Dempsey wanted to “escape Missouri.” Arlo Dennis is “fleeing Florida.” The Tillison family “can’t stay in Texas.” They are…
Family acceptance is the number one factor that helps transgender, non-binary, gay, and bisexual young people thrive. So if your…
Did you know a quarter of the world celebrates Ramadan? This major Muslim holiday is underway! Whether your kids have…
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to teach kids about advancements in women’s rights, and the hard work that…
Segregation, white supremacy and racism seem like really big topics to try to discuss with kids. That’s why specific stories…
Sooner or later, nearly every parent will be faced with the age-old question, “Where do babies come from?” Kids are…
Kids often repeat words they don’t understand, even ones that may be upsetting to hear. Racial slurs can be particularly…
Peer pressure is among every parent’s worst nightmares. But while it might feel like it’s out of your control, there…
This story was originally published by The 19th. Nearly 1 in 10 adolescent girls have used non-prescription pills to lose…
Did you know a quarter of the world celebrates Ramadan? This major Muslim holiday is underway! Whether your kids have…
Did you know that stress can trigger a freeze, fight or flight stress response, and get in the way of your hard-earned parenting skills? That’s why all parents — all…
When a toddler is biting or hitting — whether their aggression is directed at a parent, caregiver, or another child — it can be alarming, humiliating, and frustrating. If you…
Health & Science
‘It’s not surprising’: Nearly 1 in 10 teenagers have turned to pills for weight loss, research shows
This story was originally published by The 19th. Nearly 1 in 10 adolescent girls have used non-prescription pills to lose weight, according to new research. The report, an analysis of…
Better World
A promise to protect: The heart of gun safety and a new approach to advocacy — Power to the Parents, Ep. 4
In this episode of Power to the Parents, host Ailen Arreaza interviews Jessica Stamen, an activist and co-founder of Momtivist and DemocraShe. Jessica shares her journey into activism, which was…