Increasing Breastfeeding Could Prevent 800,000 Child Deaths Annually
A large-scale analysis finds that increasing breastfeeding worldwide could prevent 800,000 child deaths and 20,000 breast cancer deaths each year.
Only Known Jaguar in the U.S. Aptly Named "El Jefe" By Schoolchildren
Conservationists have released video footage of the only known jaguar in the U.S. In a 2015 nationwide contest, schoolchildren aptly named him El Jefe.
The Real (Bad) Deal: A Family Vacation at a Caribbean Eco-Resort
This is how my husband sold it to me: an eco-resort where we can embrace simplicity, be a part of nature, and teach the girls that you don’t need a lot of stuff to have fun.
Here I was faced with that decision, no longer with a foot in both the parenting and the education world. I was one hundred percent parent. I could help prevent my child from having a bad day. But ...
Pantene Super Bowl Ads Focus on Dad-Daughter Relationships
Pantene's Super Bowl 50 ads will put the spotlight on the importance of the father-daughter relationship. It's sweet, but I wish it was more.
What to Expect from the New SAT
The NEW SAT comes in March 2016 – are you ready?
The Force Awakens Lego Star Wars Video Game Is Coming!
Mark your calendars, nerds! June 28 is the release date for the new Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens video game!
The Balancing Act of Curiosity
I want my daughters to be curious. But their level of curiosity also brings on a certain level of frustration and fear.
Park City Baby Snowboarder is Cutest Lil' Ripper Ever
One year old Sloan Henderson is the most adorable thing to happen to snowboarding since Jake Burton was young and single.
New York Times Asks: Is the ADHD Diagnosis Helping or Hurting Kids?
The New York Times gathered several excellent opinion pieces from experts in the field debating whether the ADHD diagnosis is helping or hurting kids.
When Whitney Houston Won the Super Bowl
In anticipation of the Superbowl, let's take a minute and remember when Whitney Houston sang the national anthem like no one else has before or since.
The Benefits of Screen Time for Kids: A Look at the Data
The risks of excessive screen time are studied and documented. But what about the rewards?
Mama Elephant Protects Baby Elephant from Stranger Danger
Mama elephant pulls her baby away from tourists, reminding the little one never to talk to strangers.
Creativity, Curiosity and the Tiger Mom
Kids need space to cultivate their own curiosity. But is there a case to be made for instilling the Tiger Mom ethic at the same time?
Afghan Boy Wearing Plastic Bag Messi Jersey Will Meet His Hero
The five year old Afghan boy who stole the Internet's heart last month wearing a Lionel Messi jersey fashioned from a plastic bag will meet his hero.
Sesame Street Venture Capital Group Aims to Help Shape the Future of Tech for Kids
Sesame Street's parent organization launched a venture capital arm that aims to influence the future of tech for kids.
Embrace Your Breakdown - It Might Be The Best Thing For You
This great "Sanity of Madness" video from The School of Life reminds us how "breakdowns" can force us to course-correct.
Think You're Sharing Safely On Instagram? Maybe Not.
I consider myself among the tech-savvier of my friends. Yet, I had no idea until recently that hundreds of photos I'd shared on Instagram had essentially converged to form a heat map of my most fre...
Review: The Tea Party in the Woods, by Akiko Miyakoshi
There’s one book that you should keep your eyes out for this winter: The Tea Party in the Woods, by Akiko Miyakoshi. It’s a wonderful, heartfelt story
What Taylor Swift’s Instagram Tells Us About Success in 2016
Maybe you didn’t download Taylor Swift’s album 1989 in the first five minutes or weep audibly when you saw her video for “Wildest Dreams,” but you can’t deny that she is one of the most successful ...
Crazy Russian Hacker is Your New Favorite Science Guy
In 2012, Taras Kulokov started his YouTube channel, Crazy Russian Hacker. Since then, he's uploaded more than 400 videos with nearly 800 million views.
“Inside Out” vs “World of Tomorrow”
While the respective packaging of the two films is worlds apart, their similarities run deep.
30 Years Ago Today the Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded Before the Eyes of a Nation
Not more than a minute after launch, just ten miles above earth, space shuttle Challenger exploded before the eyes of a nation, killing everyone on board.
Show Your Kids This Video and They'll Never Argue About Brushing Their Teeth Again
Want to put an end to the toothbrushing battle? Show your kids this Gross Science video.