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The infamous Dr. Seuss is back yet again with a new and exciting book, Sing the 50 States! Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) passed away in 1991, but the manuscript was rediscovered and printed this week.

Dr. Seuss created characters like the Grinch, the Lorax, Horton, and the Cat in the Hat, who later became some of Dr. Seuss’s most po...


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When you think about how your child learns to read, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the skills they learn in school — letter sounds, phonics, and eventually decoding words to read.

But new research is showing that long before these academic skills are learned, the basis for reading is developing in your chi...


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Photo Credit: Disney Pixar

Cinemas have been a dying breed over the past decade because of streaming services, but Toy Story 5 is a chance to get families back in theatre seats.

After four iconic movies and multiple shorts, Disney and Pixar are releasing Toy Story 5 on June 19, 2026. With toys at the forefront of the franchise, it only makes sen...


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For generations, keeping kids away from nicotine has been a parental hurdle. Though that goal hasn’t changed, the outside influences are shifting, and that makes a difference for parents, too.

Peer pressure has always been a significant factor in teen nicotine use. Now, a lot of that


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Every parent eventually faces the moment: you need to leave the house, your child is old enough to seem capable, and you wonder whether it’s finally time to let them stay behind on their own. But before you grab your keys, two separate questions demand honest answers. Is your child emotionally and practically ready? And just as imp...


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