Kids interact with the animals at Lil’ Buckaroo’s Farm. Photo courtesy of Lil’ Buckaroo’s Farm The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Stave it off ...

On a recent afternoon in June, a line of kids between the ages of 5 and 13 snaked back from the door at the edge of classroom at St. Anthony's Catholic School in East Oakland, California. Some jumped ...

Drones offer children a unique way to see the world, foster creativity, provide educational benefits, and teach valuable skills. When choosing a drone for kids, it's crucial to balance fun with safety ...

Raising the next generation of kids is the toughest and most important job there is. It can feel like a high-stakes task, which can be overwhelming. But the good news? "Being a parent can be rewarding ...

I'm a writer and editor focused on baby and kids gear. The best iPads for kids are versatile, easy-to-use and powerful. No matter which iPad you end up purchasing, having a conversation that ...

A few weeks ago, a parent who lives in Texas asked me how much my kids were using screens to do schoolwork in their classrooms. She wasn’t talking about personal devices. (Smartwatches and smartphones ...

Connecticut teachers want you to know that “play-based learning” is not an oxymoron. For years child development and education experts have praised the benefits of play-based learning — a pedagogy ...

A St. Cloud laundromat in a busy shopping center offers customers the usual commercial dryers and washing machines but also a case of children’s books in hope that parents with kids in tow might ...

Parents think their children are more engaged with school and enjoy their time there much more than they actually do, a gap in understanding that could signal that both parents and schools are missing ...