From a developmental perspective, children’s thinking tends to be more concrete and their attention spans shorter than adults’. As such, in teaching children exercises to optimize their mental health, ...

Plates in earthy hues, critter-print napkins and acorn sippie cups set a forest-friendly tone, as does a homespun ...

Parents seeking fun activities for their school-aged children during summer break may not need to look any further than the kitchen cabinet. Think cornstarch, water and liquid food coloring. “A really ...

You can do it in a lot of ways. First, it's probably easier than you think. The amount of time that we spend collapsed in front of the television and feeling, thinking that that's going to relieve our ...

In many cities across the US, whether or not kids will return to school in the fall is a decision officials have yet to solidify. No school means a lot of things for parents, like setting up childcare ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

A program with clear rules, routines and activities, attentive adults and a chance to interact with peers appears to work as well at improving the quality of life, mood and self-worth of a child who ...

Children's Day is a joyous occasion dedicated to celebrating the essence of childhood through fun, laughter, and learning. To ...

Kauai's Winter Fun Program for kids opens for online registration, offering holiday activities for $50 per child.

“The evidence shows that what makes sports really fun for kids is trying hard, making progress, being a good sport, experiencing positive coaching,” a doctor of sports medicine said. By Perri Klass, M ...