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Crafting stronger bonds: The benefits of families pursuing hobbies together

At an age when many girls shun their parents, Ardie Wood, 14, and her sister, Annie, 12, of Buhl, Idaho, make time to create stop-motion films with their mom, Chelly.“It’s like our play time, but we’re learning, too,” said Chelly of the films they produce starring dolls on a ...

New Disney toys combine high-tech gadgets, old-school play

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney is launching a line of toys that combines high-tech wearable gadgets and old-school superhero role-playing to keep kids moving while engrossing them in sub-plots from "The Avengers," ''Star Wars" and "Frozen."It's Disney's most ambitious game concept meshing real ...

8 water safety tips for kids

Red and white-checkered table clothes, the sound of burgers sizzling, vibrantly colored swimsuits and the anticipation of finally submerging yourself in a large body of water. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer. It’s the day when public pools, beaches and other water-based ...

Project: Choose the right clay for your project

Choose the right clay for your project with our guide to the best kid-friendly modeling materials.<strong>CRAFTER’S PICKS</strong>1. Brightly pigmented and air-drying, Das Color feels almost like plastic once it hardens. Finished projects are durable, so this clay ...

Must-have travel apps

Whether you’re taking the kids on a day trip or a trip around the world, if you’re bringing a smartphone or tablet, you’ll want to be sure you have these great apps for getting them involved and engaged in your travel adventure.<h2>Planning your trip</h2>As the ...