On Parenting: Pool safety, heat safety and Barbie, oh my

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Get unlimited access to The Post for $1 a week  Sign up for this newsletter Read online The challenges, delights and shared experiences of parenting. Presented by Candlewick Press       By Amy Joyce  Email Happy Friday, all. Big plans in this heat? The Barbie movie, perhaps? The pool? All relevant to the content here today. Also, we have Meghan Leahy's newest column for you: a tough situation with the in-laws. And if you didn't see it yet, check out this week's piece about what teens should know before they head out into the world. For the first time in, oh, maybe ever, I'd suggest you take a look at the comments. There are so many great ideas from parents about what they made sure their kids knew. We caregivers aren't perfect, but we sure do try. There will be many things you assumed your child knew how to do, but sure didn't. Laugh, teach, move along. (Thank you to the parents who shared here, truly.)  Enjoy your weekends, all. Back here next week with more for you, including a Q&A with Meghan Leahy. Come on in and ask your parenting questions now.  ADVICE The life skills teens should know before leaving home By Kelly Glass ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Content from Candlewick Press Triangle. Square. Circle. Read the Shapes Trilogy! New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen deliver perfectly paced, wry stories that entertain children and adults alike. Shape Island, based on the book characters, is now streaming on Apple TV+.   6 things parents should do to keep kids safe in the water By Douglas MacMillan ●  Read more »   American Red Cross lacks oversight of lifeguard certification process By Douglas MacMillan ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   How to keep kids safe in this heat By Erin Chan Ding ●  Read more »   ADVICE Tween doesn't like how she looks. How can I help? By Meghan Leahy and Amy Joyce ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   ADVICE Meghan Leahy: Daughter has ADHD, and I feel like I'm failing her By Meghan Leahy ●  Read more »   Opinion  | I'm a feminist mom. Barbie is welcome in my Dreamhouse. By Alyssa Rosenberg ●  Read more »   REVIEW 'Barbie': A candy-colored confection of knowing humor and bitter irony By Ann Hornaday ●  Read more »   ADVICE Need parenting advice? Meghan Leahy will answer your questions. By Meghan Leahy and Amy Joyce ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out The Checkup With Dr. Wen for weekly guidance from Dr. Leana Wen on navigating the pandemic and other public health challenges Sign up »

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