7 Reasons Why this Alaskan Man Dancing to Alicia Keys is How to Win Life
To win at life, you gotta dance like no one's watching. Or, like everyone's watching.
Children Need Space For Creativity
Our kids don’t need expensive toys or an abundance of extracurricular activities. They need to explore their interests through play and creativity.
The New Parent’s Guide to Getting the Most out of Date Night
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT start a date night without having a plan beforehand. “What do you feel like doing tonight?” is not part of the new parent’s date night vocabulary.
How My Daughter Taught Me to Just Show Up
A snow drought plagues Vermont this winter. Temperatures drop from unseasonably warm to downright arctic, with little snowfall. It’s dispiriting to drive up to the mountain only to see dirt, rocks...
5th Grade Girls Take Ferdinand Magellan to Court
The 5th grade students of Girls Prep Bronx Charter School spent a day in court trying European explorer Ferdinand Magellan for his crimes.
Today's Teens Are Better People Than the Rest of Us
Analysis of the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that teens today are making better decisions than the rest of us ever did.
What My Son Won't Remember But I Always Will
It was weekend that I’ll remember for the rest of my life. My son though? The one who made it so memorable for me? He won’t remember a thing.
Early Foods Impact Baby's Healthy Gut
What we feed our babies -- and not maternal obesity -- is the most signifiant factor is establishing baby's healthy gut microbiota.
9 Year Old's Video Hijacked, Can't Be Taken Offline
A 9yo made a video of herself twerking with friends, copying what they'd seen in music videos online. The video was hacked, and the content exploited.
Research: Does Cranberry Juice Treat a UTI?
The kind of cranberry juice you buy in a grocery store isn't effective for treating a UTI, unless you drink 28 glasses of it.
New BB-8 is Bigger and Smarter
The new BB-8 from Spin Master is bigger, smarter, and follows you around.
Can You See A Color if You Don't Know Its Name? Ask a Baby.
A new study shows that infants aged between 5 and 7 months categorize colors, even before they can use language.
"Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" Turns 30! 17 Things You Didn’t Know About this Iconic 80s Film
“Bueller? Bueller?” Ready to fall in love all over again with Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? Check out these fun facts about the film on its 30th birthday.
How Finding My Tribe Helped My Battle With Postpartum Anxiety
In finding my “tribe”, the weight on my shoulders became lighter. I wasn’t alone. In fact, I never was. I needed to get out there to find that out for myself. I am so glad that I did. I hope every ...
New Harry Potter Book Drops This Summer
NEW HARRY POTTER BOOK COMING IN JULY!!
Penguin Siblings Meet Each Other for First Time
Dallas Zoo has two new flightless birds in residence and the cuteness factor is over the top.
Why Conversations With Your Preschooler Are More Important Than Preschool
There really are few things more entertaining than a chat with a 4 year old. Yet, hilarity aside, there's actually scientific evidence that suggests volleying conversation back and forth with young...
UCLA's Sophina DeJesus Slays Crowd with Hip-Hop Floor Routine
Sophina DeJesus whipped and nae-nae'd her way through a bumpin' 9.925 floor routine, bringing hip hop to gymnastics and the crowd to its feet.
Students Perform Better When They See Nature Outside
New research shows that students perform better and recover from stress faster in a classroom with a view of green nature outside.
The Scary Reality of the Sandwich Generation
Sandwiched between caring for young children and aging parents, "working daughters" shoulder the burden.
27 Photos to Take of Your Kid Before They Reach Their Tweens
Kids grow up so fast. Here are ideas for photo moments that capture the amazing journey.
Jingling the Penguin is Cuter than Your Kids
A Brazilian man saved an oil-soaked penguin, and now the two are lifetime friends.
Bilingual Children Better at Problem Solving
A study released by Concordia University finds that bilingual children are better able to solve problems than children who speak only one language.
What I Learn from 8 Year Olds Every Day
If third graders inhabited the workplace, the world would be a more joyful, forgiving place. Alas, it's not a possibility, so we must start with ourselves.