They’re wasteful and impersonal—and tend to deprive children of the joy of thoughtful giving.

I'm a parent and teach writing. Watching my kids adopt new slang gives me a window into how expressions go viral, burn out, ...

If you're a parent struggling to get your kids' off their devices and outdoors to play, here's another reason to keep trying: Spending at least two hours outside each day is one of the most important ...

Sleeping Queens is a card game that was actually invented by a child; Sam, who’s 7, plays it with friends at school. It’s the rare game that I genuinely enjoy playing — I’m not really a “game person” ...

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Since it began in 2002, nonprofit Kids’ Food Basket has provided meals and educational resources to food insecure families ...

Though our town was about three hours south of the path of totality, a celebratory atmosphere permeated the community. One of my kids spent the afternoon constructing a moveable 3D eclipse model, ...

Do you like being told what to do? If you’re like me, the only time you appreciate it is when you’re too tired to pick a place for takeout. Kids don’t love being bossed around either. As adults, we ...