Whether a school shooting or a deadly tornado, scary events in the news can leave parents struggling to know when — and how — they should talk with their kids about it. Rosemarie Truglio of Sesame Workshop and Tara Conley, a media studies profe

Is It OK To Lie About Santa And The Tooth Fairy?

Nov 28th, 2019 18m 23s

Magical thinking is part of childhood, and when it comes to characters like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, parents often play along with elaborate charades. Here's what to do when kids start aging out of the magic and asking tough questions.

Special Announcement From Life Kit

Nov 25th, 2019 1m 41s

Life Kit is excited to bring you more episodes but we're making some changes to how we organize things. Starting in the new year, this three-part guide will disappear, but all of the episodes will still be available — they are just moving to ou

'We Wanted To Show Children Real Life': Sesame Street's Sonia Manzano

May 31st, 2019 18m 6s

Actress Sonia Manzano is beloved by millions as Maria on Sesame Street. Her character on TV mirrored many of Manzano's real-life milestones, like marriage and motherhood (Elmo served as ring bearer for Maria's wedding on the show). She also wr

'What If We Lived In Two Houses?' Talking Kids Through Divorce

Apr 26th, 2019 22m 29s

Even the most amicable split is world-changing for young children. Here are a few key tips for grown-ups trying to help their kids navigate this big transition.

The Problem With Toy Guns And Princesses

Apr 26th, 2019 26m 55s

Whether it's mini-makeup kits, gross-smelling slime or semi-automatic foam-dart guns, every parent or caregiver has fielded requests for toys that they're just not that into. Here's when you should worry.

Be Honest And Concrete: Tips For Talking To Kids About Death

Apr 26th, 2019 24m 32s

Whether it's a family pet or a loved one, every child will experience a death at some point — and their parents will likely struggle to explain it. We revisit the Mr. Hooper episode of Sesame Street, which provides a master class in talking abo

Talking Race With Young Children

Apr 26th, 2019 20m 44s

Even babies notice differences like skin color, eye shape and hair texture. Here's how to handle conversations about race, racism, diversity and inclusion, even with very young children.

Introduction To Parenting: Difficult Conversations

Apr 26th, 2019 3m 22s

Is Santa Claus real? What happened to the cat? Why do I have different skin color from other kids? Raising children means facing tough questions. Sesame Workshop's child development experts have 50 years of experience with giving answers. In th