Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.

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In order to better understand her circadian rhythm, science journalist Lynne Peeples conducted an experiment in which lived ...

Royal Caribbean Kids Club, also known as Adventure Ocean, is an award-winning program for passengers with kids. Here's how it ...

All day on New Year's Eve, the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley is ringing in 2025 with family-friendly confetti launches ...

Don't start off your 2025 with grumpy, tired kids. You can celebrate the new year with your family and be home before 10 p.m.

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Ten years in, Bill de Blasio and his allies explain how they did it — and what future mayors could learn from their success.

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Schools around the world have closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, leaving parents and teachers scrambling to figure out how kids can learn at home. We can help! Science News Explores and the ...

My kids are 14 and 16 ... you will miss it one day. And pro tip? Set a reminder on your phone to move that darn elf before you get snuggled into bed for the night. Read next ...