Plus, the secret to raising responsible kids.
Parenting tips, tools + news
June 24, 2024
Today we’re tackling big parenting questions — what to say to your child when they
ask about the S&M display in a sex store window
and how to
get toddlers and teens to wash the dishes
.
We’re also sharing some big news: The surgeon general is calling for
cigarette-style warning labels on social media platforms
as a mental health crisis consumes our kids. As a mom to a teen myself, I’m all ears.
Here’s to summer break Mondays and not-too-awkward family convos.
—
Kristin Leong, senior editor
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The surgeon general calls for social media warning labels as evidence mounts of significant mental health risks to youth.
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The secret to raising responsible kids
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Everyday strategies ►
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We can all learn from this mom's clever explanation to her bewildered child.
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3 things to do with kids this week
Follow a rainbow crosswalk to fun hot spots in this
exciting neighborhood
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Summit a mini Mount Rainier at this
unique playground in Kent
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Let the kids cool off while you sittervise at
awesome spray parks
around the South Sound.
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