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Amazon Toys hot list: What’s new this month

Each month, the Amazon Toys & Games team votes on their favorite toys of the month.The selections may be new toys and games that recently hit the market or that are customer favorites and bestsellers.So if you’re looking for a new toys for your kids — or a gift for a child’s ...

App review: Tumblr’s rich microblog collection can be iffy for teens

Parents need to know that Tumblr is a microblogging site showcasing a range of user-generated content including product ads, sexy images and ideas, depictions of drug use, and plenty of offensive language. The terms of service specify that Tumblr should not be used by children under 13, but the ...

9 frequently challenged kids’ books to read for Banned Books Week

At one time or another, all of these books have been challenged by individuals or groups seeking to have them removed from libraries or classrooms, according to the American Library Association. Yet now many of these titles are considered classics and often assigned as required reading. Whether ...

Pins on Pinterest: General Conference weekend

General Conference weekend for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is always a wonderful two days of inspiration, with messages and counsel shared directly from the prophet and counselors of the LDS Church. As families prepare to enjoy church in their pajamas this weekend, I thought ...

TV review: 10 terrific TV shows that celebrate diversity

Television hasn’t always been known for its commitment to diversity. But that’s changing fast, with some of prime time’s most popular shows featuring African-American and Asian families and cable offering a wide variety of cultures to explore. It’s great for kids and teens to see their ...