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As a dad of four kids ranging in age from 3 to 14, Mario games have been a staple in our house for years. My kids and I regularly play together, and the franchise is easily one of our family favorites. Many Mario titles even made our list of the


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If you talk with any family with more than one child, the issue of favoritism almost always emerges. Often, children feel that one of their siblings is favored by their parents, even though parents typically strive to treat each child fairly. What does science have to say? Is there any research that supports the idea that parents favor o...


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Remember when you were a kid, and it was so strange to see a teacher outside of school? I remember the first time I saw a member of my school’s staff working at a fast-food place during the summer, and I was so confused because (at that young age) I had no idea teachers could work in kitchens!

Today, though, there’s a bett...


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PBS KIDS is kicking off a nationwide celebration of American stories, places, and young voices, and Parenting Patch has an exclusive first look. The network has announced its new PBS KIDS Across America initiative, a multi-month programming event featuring new specials, shorts, and educational content inspired ...


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Literacy is a key to learning. Reading boosts imagination, vocabulary, empathy, and so many other areas of development. As parents, we rejoice when our kids develop a love of reading.

As long as there have been readily accessible books, though, there have been children (and adults) who were interested and those who just didn’...


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