Parents know how to inspire a love of books in babies and toddlers: Just put ‘em on your lap, and start reading. But as kids get older and go to school, reading can be seen as work rather than fun — and kids, especially teens, may stop reading for pleasure. Here are nine ways to get teens ...
Parents need to know that “Teen Titans: The Judas Contract” is a direct-to-DVD feature from Warner Bros. Animation that’s based on a 1984 DC Comics “Teen Titan” story. Directed at fans of the long-popular comic book series about young superheroes (first issued in 1973), the movie ...
Tradition has it that we children treat our wonderful mothers to either a sweet breakfast in bed or a wonderful brunch to honor them on Mother’s Day. While moms everywhere love those early-morning knocks on the door with a tray full of goodies, or the idea of not having to cook or clean up on ...
You know that feeling when you’re reading a book you can’t put down? When kids find a book like that, it can turn them into lifelong readers. And with reading levels steadily declining — and many kids checking their phones into the wee hours — it may not be such a bad thing if reading ...
Does your child love to play “Minecraft” for hours on end, but you have hardly a clue as to what the game is all about? Don’t worry. “Minecraft” is not only fun, but it can be educational as well. We constructed this brief outline of what “Minecraft” is and what it can teach kids ...
Parents need to know that “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” is a racing game. It stars iconic game characters from all over the Nintendo universe, who drive go-karts around outlandish and imaginative tracks. There’s some violence with fireballs, shells, and other animated weapons, but it’s ...
