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5 Ways Coloring Supports A Child’s Mental Health

Coloring is more than just a fun way to pass the time! This article breaks down how coloring supports mental health for kids (and adults too)!

This article explains some benefits of coloring, and some fun activities you can do to encourage learning through coloring.

That Magical Moment Your Child Starts Coloring Inside the Lines

Learning how to color inside the lines is a huge milestone for kids. Check out this article to see everything they’re mastering as they learn this skill.

Women's History Month

This article shares important information about the history of Women’s History Month in a kid-friendly way.

Sit down with the girls in your life and take some time to learn about the influential women who came before us and how they can inspire us to be strong, confident, and brave.

Celebrating Women's History Month with Young Kids

Discover fun, engaging ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with the girls in your life. These activities will leave girls feeling inspired and strong.

14 Women’s History Month Activities for Kids 

These activities teach and empower girls. Learn about influential women, support women in your own community, and teach girls the importance of celebrating each other every day.

Factors Influencing Girls’ Participation in Sports

By age 14, many girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys. Through more than 25 years of research, the Women’s Sports Foundation has identified key factors which contribute to this alarming statistic.

Nike’s Approach To Girls In Sports

Nike CEO John Donahoe says the research suggests that having more female coaches would increase girls’ participation and retention rate in sports.

Growth of Women’s Sports & Why It Matters For Girls

Four-time Olympian Kara Winger talks about what being a role model in sport means, how the narrative around girls in sport is changing, and why professional women athletes are a necessary part of that change.

7 Reasons To Get Your Daughter Involved In Sports

For girls in particular, research consistently demonstrates sports participation is linked to their improved physical and mental health; academic achievement; and increased levels of body esteem, confidence and mastery.

Celebrating New Year’s Eve With Kids

This article is full of fun ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home with the whole family.

How To Set New Year’s Resolutions With Kids

Setting goals and resolutions can be beneficial for kids. This article walks you through the steps to take to support them as they create their resolutions. 

New Year, New Parenting Goals

Looking to set resolutions for yourself as a parent or caregiver? These are some great, tangible ideas for ways you can show up as your best self in 2025.

New Year’s Eve Traditions For The Family

It’s never too late to start a new tradition! This article is packed with fun ideas for all families. Whether you love games, food, reflection, or more, this article has something for you.

Holiday Bucket List

Looking for some new holiday activities or traditions? This list of 30 fun, family friendly holiday activities is full of fun ideas!

Holiday Activities To Connect With Your Family

Spending time together is one of the best parts of the holiday season. This list is full of experiences for your family to do this year. Creating memories doesn’t need to be expensive or fancy!

10 Tips for Supporting Kids During The Holiday Season

The holiday season can be busy with less routine than normal. These tips will help you support your kids through the busyness so you can all make the most of this season.

Tips for Parents on Managing Holiday Stress

The APA provides tips for how parents can help manage their stress this holiday season.

Body Image and the Holidays: An Expert Shares How to Talk About Food

This article gives some helpful ideas for how to talk about food during the holidays, especially if you have a kid, tween, or teen who struggles with positive body image.

Holiday “Gift-Obsession” and Managing Expectations

With all of the excitement, kids can become fixated on the holidays and obsessed over this gift or that gift! Learn how to help them manage expectations.

Positive Parenting Tips Through The Holidays

For young children, the holidays are exciting, but also a bit overwhelming. With all the new experiences, new people, and unexpected events, their behavior sometimes is a bit unexpected too. These are some tips to prepare your kids and lessen the stress.

11 Activities To Help Toddler Development

Fun, simple activities to incorporate into everyday life to help with physical, mental, and emotional growth.

How Do I Help My Mad Toddler Express Anger in a Healthier Way?

Ways to support toddlers through their big feelings so they can have healthy emotional regulation skills as they grow.

Starting Early: Supporting Language and Literacy Skills for Babies & Toddlers

Oral language is a great way to build age-appropriate literacy skills. Four simple ways to help babies and toddlers grow their vocabulary before they start school.

Dove X Blippi

Dove has partnered with Blippi to release a series of inclusive, interactive, and educational content that encourages body-positive conversations with young girls.