The Brood

A weekly thought-provoking conversation about the top topics and thorny issues around children of all ages. From the cloth vs disposable diaper debate to how to afford your kid's college tuition, we talk to people, parents and experts, hoping to rediscover the meaning of family in the modern age.

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'The Bad Kids' offers lessons in empathy and second chances Dec 13, 2016

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Many of the kids at Black Rock High School have been labeled "bad kids." Their principal and teachers are determined to help them succeed.

Teaching kids the importance of giving during the holidays Dec 06, 2016

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During the holidays, with all the focus on Santa Claus, toy-making elves and presents, the importance of giving can get lost in the mix.

A sociologist explains how parents and kids 'grow each other up' Nov 29, 2016

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Parents teach their kids and help them grow, but kids have a lot to teach their parents too. Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot explains how in "Growing Each Other Up."

What families can do to move forward after the election Nov 15, 2016

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Now that the election is over, many families are now asking "What next?" A psychologist offers suggestions for productive ways to move forward.

Books that make elections fun and kid-friendly Nov 08, 2016

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These kids books help explain everything from the electoral college to an unhealthy thirst for power (with the help of a megalomaniac giant squid).

'The Distance Between Us' introduces kids to the immigrant experience Nov 01, 2016

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Trying to adjust to her life in the U.S., Reyna Grande turned to books. Her memoir, adapted for young readers, gives kids a window into the immigrant experience.

Should parents post about their kids online? Oct 25, 2016

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A law professor and a pediatrician caution that sharing information about your kids online (or "sharenting") can have unintended consequences.

How fathers talk with their sons about sexism and 'boy talk' Oct 18, 2016

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This election has sparked all sorts of conversations between parents and kids-- about politics, about democracy, but also about sexism.

How to get the best education for your kid with special needs Oct 11, 2016

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Ines Kuperschmit of the Learning Rights Law Center says parents need to learn to fight smart, and remember that they don't have to take no for an answer.

What makes a good school for a child with a disability? Oct 04, 2016

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If your child has a disability, finding the right school can be a trying process. It's one that LA mom Sylvia Youngblood went through with her four children.

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