Communication

Lovevery’s 12 screen-free Mini Kits are designed for family outings, with options for infants and toddlers and availability at Walmart and Target.

Fred Rogers Productions and The Mash-Up Americans are producing Young Neighbors, a kid-led podcast planned for 12 full episodes and 12 mini episodes.

Hasbro’s preschool series pairs silly “What if?” prompts with songs and Play-Doh activities, with 42 episodes planned and weekly releases.

A Motherly essay describes how planning family celebrations can crowd out presence, and the changes one parent made to share the mental load.

Five teachers at Richmond’s Sprout School struck over staffing shortages, reported classroom pressures and concerns about care conditions.

A Motherly essay describes one mother’s hesitation to share a sitter, and the childcare scarcity and competing needs she says shaped it.

Experts suggest that implementing social media controls for children may help address declining reading levels, amid rising concerns over screen time impacts.

Search interest and media mentions of the Imagination Library have increased significantly, with reports of eight times baseline coverage in recent weeks.

Boston Police Department releases back-to-school safety tips, emphasizing the importance of speaking up to ensure student safety on campus and in neighborhoods.

Jakarta’s DKI Provincial Government has officially extended remote learning until September 8 amid ongoing health concerns.