Ask a Paleontologist!

Mark Norell answers kids' questions about dinosaurs. He’s a paleontologist at the American Museum of Natural History. »

What not to say to a wound-up kid.

In her book "The Good News About Bad Behavior: Why Kids Are Less Disciplined Than Ever—And What to Do About It" (PublicAffairs), author Katherine Reynolds Lewis dug into the latest research on discipline.»

Easy to make sidewalk paint

When paper isn’t big enough for your little artist, move to the sidewalk. A set of these paints and a big chunk of pavement are all your kids need. »

Bird Cafe

Give your kids a head start on a lifelong pleasure: teach them about birds. First, make a little bird feeder. Hang it from a nearby tree branch or your fire escape to tempt them closer. See who stops by. »

Mail a hug!

Print these patterns so your little one can mail a hug to someone special! »

Five ways to get children to eat vegetables

Don’t hide veg in food, give kids a say in what they’re eating – and share the journey of discovery.‘Don’t try to give kids a lesson in nutrition because they just won’t care.’ ‘Don’t try to give kids a lesson in nutrition because they just won’t care.’ »