A list of fascinating space books for kids. Explore the universe from your gravity-filled arm chair and inspire your children to dream of space exploration!
Can you actually teach your kid to laugh often, be an optimist, and enjoy every day? Research says yes.
If you’re a first-generation police officer, there are some things you should know about what it’s like to be your kid
What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students' bodies in addition to their minds.
Raising confident kids is a balancing act. Two childhood development experts reveal how to navigate it.
“Truth is not in what happens but in what it tells us about who we are.”
Take statistics, study abroad, and more advice from a Columbia professor.
Show us your beautiful big books: Shelfies are the new selfies.
What happens when a dream you've held since childhood ... doesn't come true? As Lisa Bu adjusted to a new life in the United States, she turned to books to expand her mind and create a new path for herself. She shares her unique approach to reading in this lovely, personal talk about the magic of books.
In this blog post for Digital Book World, Beth Bacon gives indie authors 8 tips on how to get their print books into local bookstores.
Teaching them to do laundry and how to open a bank account are important, but don’t forget to spend time together and have fun
She borrowed something from me. And then she lost it. Accidents happen. But it was the whole “It only cost ten bucks-you can get another one” attitude that I couldn’t let happen a moment longer. So, I gave her a job that required hard work and gave her the $10 she earned and then I …
Young kids learn how to use technology by watching their parents, so model healthy habits early by balancing media time with real time. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.
Successful parenting produces successful kids. Parents who produce prize prodigies have several things in common.
How can teachers make their classrooms truly child-centered? Justin Minkel shares some strategies on how to figure out students’ individual needs—starting with asking them.
What would bring true happiness to your household? A winning lottery ticket? A vacation home on a faraway beach?