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A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Parenting.

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For parents who have lost a child

Losing children to illness, disease or acts of violence is devastating and endlessly difficult to cope with. These talks come from parents who have experienced such loss and found a way to make it through.

Stories from the front lines of parenting

Raising another human being can be tough, yet ultimately rewarding. These talks highlight the struggles and successes unique to parenting.

Talks for when you’re expecting a child

A collection of talks to enjoy before welcoming a new little life into the world.

Blueprints for the next generation

Advice and best practices on what the newest generations need to succeed.

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Talks about Parenting

Avni Patel Thompson

Can AI help with the chaos of family life?

Andy Laats

A parent's guide to raising kids after loss

Sarah Blaffer Hrdy

Are we still human if robots help raise our babies?

Sarina Petersen

How "Bluey" teaches adults to be playful again

Mathilde H. Ross

Is parenting advice leading to more anxious kids?

Hazel Cottle

My Big Idea (Ep. 1): A joyful way to get outside

Allison O'Brien

How to divorce as allies, not enemies

June Jo Lee

Our savory, spicy, significant relationship with food

Chris Duffy

How to be an adult - and how to raise one (w/ Julie Lythcott-Haims)

Jonathan Haidt

Are smartphones ruining childhood?

Allyson Felix

The Olympic spirit — and how you can tap into it

Kelly Corrigan

To love is to be brave

Meryam Sugulle

1 simple question that could improve women's health

Lucy McBath

My quest to end the horror of gun violence in the US

Robin Buckley

Why I gave my teenage daughter a vibrator

Becky Kennedy

The single most important parenting strategy

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Exclusive articles about Parenting

How to raise emotionally intelligent kids

We need to teach children about the importance of connection, heart and compassionate listening and put these things at the center of all our relationships, says author, educator and consultant Lael Stone.

Posted Oct 2021

How to talk honestly to kids about climate change — and still give them hope

Climate change is real, and it’s serious. But parents can point their children to solutions and show them we all have something to contribute, say climate scientists Katharine Hayhoe PhD and Rosimar Rios-Berrios PhD. Here's how.

Posted May 2021

Why parents should stop blaming themselves for how their kids turn out

Many people believe that if a child doesn't succeed, it's the parents' fault. But it turns out, the science supports a totally different and ultimately empowering message, says child development researcher Dr. Yuko Munakata.

Posted Jan 2021

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