🌟 How to explain the 2024 election to kids
What is "Hurried Child Syndrome" and epic scavenger hunts
The 2024 presidential election is nearing closer, and explaining the process and impact to kids can be challenging. That’s why TSPW will now include the 🇺🇸 Election Section, a roundup of election content from around the web including voting resources, conversation starters, and even kid-friendly explanations. Check out the first installment below! And as always, if there’s something in particular you’d like to see in future issues, simply reply to this email with feedback.
🌟 TRENDING
What is “Hurried Child Syndrome?”
This psychological phenomenon refers to how our decisions as caregivers can affect our kids’ mental and physical health now and in the future. No pressure, right? These practical tips ensure you’re doing your best to let your child develop at just the right pace for them and for your family.
🌟 5 THINGS
5 ways to involve your too-young-to-vote kids in the 2024 election
Politics is a sophisticated topic for kids (and some adults, TBH), but the under-18 set should still know the importance of voting—for this upcoming presidential election in particular. Here’s how and what to teach kids about the election and making our voices heard.
Introduce grade-level reading materials
Try election-related print-outs and crafts
Explain key issues in age-appropriate ways
Take kids with you to cast your vote
Supplement with educational election videos
🌟 SCREEN/LIFE BALANCE
Beat boredom with an epic scavenger hunt for kids
Turn ordinary days into super fun adventures with creative scavenger hunts for kids of all ages. From simple nature searches to elaborate themed treasure hunts, we’ve got ideas to make it memorable. Plus, get some inspo for writing clues to keep your kids guessing.
🇺🇲 Election Section
The "Vote Song" from Sesame Street is a great overview of elections for toddlers and preschoolers
The Washington Post finds out how parents talk to their kids about politics
Girls Scouts outlines why it's important to bring your kids to the polling booth—and how to explain it before and after
🌟 TLDR
A TikTok user is dividing the internet with her viral video listing out ideas on “How to Talk to Your Child-Free Friends”
A new national poll finds that a majority of parents worry about their kids making friends
This mom nails the struggles of single parenthood right on the head
Adam Brody, star of Netflix’s new series Nobody Wants This, says he and his wife Leighton Meester’s parenting style is “honest…but not overly strict”
Family favorite clothing company Pixie Lane has collab’ed with Girl Tales podcast for an exclusive lounge set drop, available for preorder now
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