Parents need to know that GoldieBlox: Adventures in Coding — Cupcake Robot Co. is a girl-empowering, diverse, STEM-focused game that introduces kids to coding through a story-based adventure. It’s made by the bigger Goldieblox brand that also offers STEM toys marketed to girls. While the ...

For the average kid, Universal Studios’ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter looks like any other expertly designed part of the theme park. But for true fans of the Harry Potter books — including the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two” — the snowcapped roofs of ...

Ever since the days of “Leave It to Beaver” and “Father Knows Best,” TV kids have been a big hit with kid audiences. Young characters are more than relatable. Their age makes them trustworthy, too. And while TV kids look childlike, their impact on young viewers isn’t trivial. In fact, ...

Life can get busy for families, and sometimes we need to take a deep breath and slow down — especially if you have (or are) a preschooler. Recently we had a chance to play with a number of kits that spark the imagination and encourage creativity in a calm, relaxing ...

The beginning of October marks some of my favorite calendar events. Obviously the beauty of colorful leaves is always a favorite, but I also love the cooler temperatures and digging out all my sweaters and hoodies! I also love all things Halloween — the parties, scary movies, costumes and ...

Strengthening skills through play is a proven strategy to help kids learn. For kids with special needs, video games can offer opportunities to practice everything from communication skills to organization — even social interactions — in a comfortable environment where players set the pace. ...