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Why Noticing Changes Everything

What if wisdom begins not with having the right answers, but with noticing what we don’t yet understand? Drawing from an ancient story about Socrates, modern research from psychologist Ellen Langer, and a simple practice families can try this week, this reflection explores how pausing before fixing can quietly strengthen curiosity, connection, and confidence — for both kids and adults.

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Raising humans, not robots.

AI may shape the tools our kids use, but it’s their values that shape who they become. From city tours to family songs, here are creative ways to use AI that reinforce curiosity, kindness, and connection at home.

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The Quiet Superpower Every Child Needs

Catch up on a month of powerful lessons on creativity and resilience—plus a story that proves even a 14-year-old can teach us something about bouncing back. From playful tools to tiny habits, this recap is packed with fresh sparks to help your kids imagine boldly and rise stronger.

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Bedtime Was Just a Suggestion

Bedtime doesn’t have to be a nightly battle. With these 12 tuck-in games, you can swap stalls and scrolls for giggles and connection — and still get everyone to sleep without losing your mind.

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How to help your kids want better sleep

If kids are going to take sleep seriously, they need to know why it actually matters—to them. It affects the things they care about most: how they feel, how they play, how they connect, and how they grow.

Here are five surprising, science-backed facts that we hope will help your kids start to see sleep as something worth protecting.

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