Princesses and superheroes are great, and kids -- no matter their gender! -- love them. But child development experts agree that kids need to see a wide range of characters, displaying a range of ...

Today's students need a new set of skills to thrive as learners, leaders, and digital citizens. Digital citizenship skills are key to helping kids take control of their digital lives. Our free, ...

Parents need to know that this series carries on the tradition begun in the beloved books it's based on. Wild teacher Miss Frizzle takes her students on adventures of every kind, teaching them (and ...

Parents need to know that Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a classic 1987 John Hughes-directed comedy in which two opposite characters, a loquacious salesman played by John Candy and a cynical ...

Parents need to know that Elf Dog and Owl Head, which won a 2024 Newbery Honor, is a heart-filled, magic-steeped tale of getting through a pandemic that's very like COVID in the early 2020s. The ...

Parents need to know that How to Die Alone is a dramedy about an airport worker trying to live her life to the fullest after she died for three minutes in a home accident. Expect constant swears like ...

Parents need to know that Ex Machina is a science-fiction movie about artificial intelligence. It's more thoughtful and less action-oriented than many movies and will give older teens plenty to think ...

Are your kids barking mad about dogs? Then there's no bones about it: These great dog "tails" are sure to have them yipping with glee. There are a lot of animal movies out there -- and many aren't ...

From trivia tests to talent competitions, these game shows for kids and families will get everyone in the mood for a little lighthearted challenge. Games are great ways to get kids interested in new ...

Parents need to know that E.B. White's Stuart Little is an excellent bridge between chapter books and full-length novels. Stuart, a mouse, is both valiant and very polite, and finds himself on one of ...

Parents need to know that this action movie has a handful of explosions and some gunshots being fired at characters and into crowds. Characters are in frequent peril and some are taken hostage. The ...

It can be a real challenge to find TV shows for tweens that are actually good. As kids creep up in age, they still like cartoons, but they also enjoy a mix of live-action shows with some relatable ...