Parents are awesome! But even the most amazing parents can use a little help getting their kids ready for school – and life. That’s where PBS Parents comes in. Our site focuses on children’s development including social and emotional, physical and educational. It also features really good recipes (Kitchen Explorers) and funny, down-to-earth web series (PBS Parents Picks) that parents can relate to. One more thing: PBS Parents gives a view into the amazing world of PBS KIDS! var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-28337819-2’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @pbsparents)http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/O9aNzzWv_iM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><h1 id="watch-headline-title"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" id="eow-title" title="Google Glass from the Eyes of a Toddler">Google Glass from the Eyes of a Toddler.</span></h1> <p><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" title="Google Glass from the Eyes of a Toddler">What I’ve learned: Kids are REALLY short.</span></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/51093975196http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/51093975196Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:49 -0400googlekidslolglassfamilyparents<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d2481d95f34363e3c795e3e2978b198e/tumblr_mn7fk7yx4V1qzcv7no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://stream.pleated-jeans.com/post/51071330659/harvard-lampoon" target="_blank">pleatedjeans</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>[<a href="http://lampoon.webfactional.com/comix/37/" target="_blank">harvard lampoon</a>]</p> </blockquote> <p>Does that mean the stray cats and dogs are sleeping peacefully in a crib inside?</p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/51085314806http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/51085314806Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:05 -0400<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1cVBUpSgiGo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Little boy does a spot-on impression of “mommy.”</p> <p>Source: Toddletale</p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/51075188284http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/51075188284Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01:23 -0400lolcutekidsparentsfamilyimpressionmommymom<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/285b4b8c5bf9caea1336324ef2be96d1/tumblr_mn7ew9ZNqs1ql6dbio1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.oeta.tv/festival.html" target="_blank"><span>Learn How You Can Help Victims of the Recent Storms with OETA’s resource and guidance list. </span></a></p> <p><span>“Together we’ll be OK.”</span></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/51070667530http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/51070667530Wed, 22 May 2013 10:28:57 -0400oklahomaeducationpbstornadokidsparentsfamily<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7ca69811bcb21165858d52108305a21e/tumblr_mn5lhelZqm1ql6dbio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I feel like his name should be “Frankly” instead of “Frankie.”</p> <p>Source: Reddit user <a class="author id-t2_8oxfm" href="http://www.reddit.com/user/allenme213" target="_blank">allenme213</a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50998037855http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50998037855Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:58 -0400lolkidsparentsschoolfunnymoney<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/99d00454f26f625ac21fc654c4c5043f/tumblr_mn44y5yC7C1ql6dbio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2013/05/helping-kids-cope-with-trauma.html" target="_blank">Help Kids Cope with Trauma & Stress.</a> <span>While it isn’t the most pleasant</span><span> of topics, it seems relevant these days. Our thoughts go out to those affected by what’s happened in Oklahoma. </span></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50928034004http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50928034004Mon, 20 May 2013 16:01:00 -0400kidsfamilyeducationparentsoklahomachildrenscary<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BS8olx432eY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>A supercut of the cutest kids dancing in the car!</p> <p>source: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/HooplaHaChannel" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/HooplaHaChannel" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/user/HooplaHaChannel</a></a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50923714964http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50923714964Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:03 -0400lolkidsfunnydancingsingingparentsfamilycarsongshaha<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/98927bffdaa6210118968ca44862287e/tumblr_mn3vmjOJCa1ql6dbio1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5646fb891683d9e78c55ab4d98622ae1/tumblr_mn3vmjOJCa1ql6dbio2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Delicious Recipes from Last Week:</p> <p>Fruit Infused Water: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/14/food-kidpreneurs-and-cherry-lime-infused-water/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/14/food-kidpreneurs-and-cherry-lime-infused-water/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/14/food-kidpreneurs-and-cherry-lime-infused-water/</a></a></p> <p>Cold Peanut Soba Salad: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/16/cold-peanut-soba-noodle-salad/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/16/cold-peanut-soba-noodle-salad/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/16/cold-peanut-soba-noodle-salad/</a></a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50915100554http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50915100554Mon, 20 May 2013 12:39:55 -0400foodrecipesyumsaladwater<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/acded00e4a82e4e713dcd831e4332353/tumblr_mn3r20uofo1ql6dbio1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9124421224651752c30f36c2f894c296/tumblr_mn3r20uofo1ql6dbio2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Ready for some super simple crafts? </p> <p>Make your own Silly Mustache: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/mustaches-on-a-stick/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/mustaches-on-a-stick/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/mustaches-on-a-stick/</a></a></p> <p>DIY Sponge Blocks: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/sponge-blocks-video/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/sponge-blocks-video/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/sponge-blocks-video/</a></a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50909713573http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50909713573Mon, 20 May 2013 11:01:12 -0400craftsfunkidsfamiyparents<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2l22hZCznmQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Funny Kid(s) Friday!</p> <p>These quadruplets think their dad is four times funnier than he actually is. </p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50651825825http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50651825825Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:54 -0400lolcuteadorablebabiesparentsfamilybabychildrenkids<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/841a62e9ada77cbb3cc71c2b670fb474/tumblr_mmwcfeL7A61ql6dbio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>PREACH! A 6th grader’s surprisingly deep message to future 6th graders. A lesson we need all remember.</p> <p><span>Source: Reddit user </span><a class="author id-t2_7tz2q" href="http://www.reddit.com/user/Semiazai" target="_blank">Semiazai</a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50591762376http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50591762376Thu, 16 May 2013 15:01:15 -0400lolkidsfamilyparentsteacherschoolmiddle schoolage<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cbc5cb4fc0e61fad720d17059bfce40d/tumblr_mmwcahgCSJ1ql6dbio1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1f90404a124bd2fd7b9f0b2561525a19/tumblr_mmwcahgCSJ1ql6dbio2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7f359908a0a3f7132f4582bec970d5e4/tumblr_mmwcahgCSJ1ql6dbio3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/541900f1ae4cad5d28896ed33c8ea7fc/tumblr_mmwcahgCSJ1ql6dbio4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>David Trumble, award-winning artist, illustrator and cartoonist makes his OWN Disney Princesses who didn’t need the glitter, glam or a man to make their dreams come true and send positive messages.</p> <p>While I’m not sure I can completely support/encourage a few of their monikers (i.e. “Holocaust Princess” for Anne Frank. Really?) I understand and appreciate the message David is trying to send children everywhere! </p> <p>Who would you add to the list?</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://huff.to/18MUzbX" target="_blank"><a href="http://huff.to/18MUzbX" target="_blank">http://huff.to/18MUzbX</a></a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50585112758http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50585112758Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:41 -0400princesscartoonanimationartdisneydrawing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a33dc808d5c7d4d4a8eebf1a2ee5e75c/tumblr_mmsmx61Ecn1ql6dbio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Throwback Thursday! </p> <p>Ready to feel old? Reading Rainbow first aired in 1983!</p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50576528537http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50576528537Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:33 -0400reading rainbowtbtthrowbackpbspbs kidstelevisionreadingbooks<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2b43dcc6d71b60838741b5b3978eaace/tumblr_mmuqhn72pv1r4cozuo6_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fe3d337e56f59aba44ddef44d1cf1e92/tumblr_mmuqhn72pv1r4cozuo5_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5ac616c6bb51b72f3e0651ca3b775632/tumblr_mmuqhn72pv1r4cozuo4_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7fbbbb7fa3306c0b32ec49700855dd25/tumblr_mmuqhn72pv1r4cozuo3_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/073591f5664ec91ac250d066bac856ae/tumblr_mmuqhn72pv1r4cozuo2_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/52cbddc01cbded5fbc8f4f1ddcf86219/tumblr_mmuqhn72pv1r4cozuo7_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2ab8a40e65c3e1bc0ada4ddd4af07ac6/tumblr_mmuqhn72pv1r4cozuo1_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/52cbddc01cbded5fbc8f4f1ddcf86219/tumblr_mmuqhn72pv1r4cozuo8_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://pbs-food.tumblr.com/post/50508560021/click-here-to-find-a-delicious-chocolate-chip" target="_blank">pbs-food</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/giant-chocolate-chip-cookies/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=pbsfood&utm_campaign=nationalfood" target="_blank">Click here to find a delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe</a> perfect for your own noms.</p> </blockquote>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50510867296http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50510867296Wed, 15 May 2013 14:57:49 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/310cf283651aa2dd604bb257068b404c/tumblr_mmsmjuYCJF1ql6dbio1_500.png"/><br/> Susan B. Anthony<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6b71d6bdf658100a640197a8da60f109/tumblr_mmsmjuYCJF1ql6dbio2_500.png"/><br/> Coco Chanel<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d48cdcfd6e96604d6a978b4944a7b27c/tumblr_mmsmjuYCJF1ql6dbio3_500.png"/><br/> Amelia Earhart<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/24d9db708deec65ad384d4d5fc5a8d53/tumblr_mmsmjuYCJF1ql6dbio4_500.png"/><br/> Helen Keller<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e90febb410340043d06effe18a554e04/tumblr_mmsmjuYCJF1ql6dbio5_500.png"/><br/> Jane Goodall<br/><br/> <p>Jaime C. Moore has her daughter recreate inspiring women in her photographs. Click the pics to see who little Emma is portraying if you can’t read the quotes below them!</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://www.jaimemoorephotography.com/2013/05/09/not-just-a-girl/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.jaimemoorephotography.com/2013/05/09/not-just-a-girl/" target="_blank">http://www.jaimemoorephotography.com/2013/05/09/not-just-a-girl/</a></a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50501379343http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50501379343Wed, 15 May 2013 12:01:22 -0400familyparentskidswomendaughtersgirlshistory<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/aff30f4ed59c2fe27720ba7b3dd7fa7d/tumblr_mmsk025w6d1ql6dbio1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e53b384aacaa47640425aebaa3532053/tumblr_mmsk025w6d1ql6dbio2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5c83aa5531879a4b473d1cd333a0646c/tumblr_mmsk025w6d1ql6dbio3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Last week’s delicious recipes from Kitchen Explorers:</p> <p>1. Chickpea Cakes: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/06/chickpea-cakes/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/06/chickpea-cakes/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/06/chickpea-cakes/</a></a></p> <p>2. Easy, Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/07/painless-potatoes-au-gratin/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/07/painless-potatoes-au-gratin/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/07/painless-potatoes-au-gratin/</a></a></p> <p>3. Topical Ice Cream Cake Sundae: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/09/tropical-ice-cream-cake-sundae/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/09/tropical-ice-cream-cake-sundae/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/09/tropical-ice-cream-cake-sundae/</a></a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50495884417http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50495884417Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:43 -0400foodrecipesyumice creamcakecheese<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/63620fad93cd2e6f5e88ce6e73407e6c/tumblr_mmsjx3pMX91ql6dbio1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3b7699c3e0ac026c6769665a1e95149c/tumblr_mmsjx3pMX91ql6dbio2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1f88c6be7f2cb44242f1a9d600ad331f/tumblr_mmsjx3pMX91ql6dbio3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Crafts from last week!</p> <p>1. Tissue Paper Stained Glass: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/tissue-paper-stained-glass/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/tissue-paper-stained-glass/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/tissue-paper-stained-glass/</a></a></p> <p>2. DIY Jewelry from an Empty Milk Jug! <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/milk-jug-diy-jewelry/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/milk-jug-diy-jewelry/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/milk-jug-diy-jewelry/</a></a></p> <p>3. No-Sew Play Donuts: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/no-sew-play-donuts-video/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/no-sew-play-donuts-video/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/no-sew-play-donuts-video/</a></a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50438891989http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50438891989Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:34 -0400craftskidsfunfamilyparentschildrencuteart<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b1af11ab5ace997d01acdedf8d730d67/tumblr_mmsjskqTq61ql6dbio1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e5fdc5b83190cab416da66b83d6cc5e0/tumblr_mmsjskqTq61ql6dbio2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e7e02ca3dfc649961e6046d9010da8d8/tumblr_mmsjskqTq61ql6dbio3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6672f0778b7d8eacdac3727aab6de5f7/tumblr_mmsjskqTq61ql6dbio4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Some behind-the-scenes moments from The Muppet Movie.</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://bit.ly/11mPgMh" target="_blank"><a href="http://bit.ly/11mPgMh" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/11mPgMh</a></a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50431448589http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50431448589Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:40 -0400muppetspbsmovietelevisionsesame streethenson<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/56cbc4c295c2d3b3602ace3ae97e9fec/tumblr_mmsjl2Gvp71ql6dbio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Does the star mean “A+” or “See me after class?”</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://bit.ly/YGSU3B" target="_blank"><a href="http://bit.ly/YGSU3B" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/YGSU3B</a></a></p>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50425182578http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50425182578Tue, 14 May 2013 12:01:35 -0400lolkidsfunny kidsschoolteacherparentsfamily<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f90f582cdc439a39a98bcff7a7e1a7fc/tumblr_mmsjelZ7Hq1rm6l18o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://pbsdigitalstudios.tumblr.com/post/50418960989/what-if-you-were-born-in-space-click-to-watch-the" target="_blank">pbsdigitalstudios</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://youtu.be/jTL_sJycQAA" target="_blank">What if you were born in space?</a> Click to watch the video by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce" target="_blank">Vsauce.</a></p> </blockquote>http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50419004969http://pbsparents.tumblr.com/post/50419004969Tue, 14 May 2013 09:43:27 -0400