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Apps and Websites That Foster Creativity

These interactive resources foster creativity, thinking skills, and applied knowledge.

Picture Perfect Books for Spring

April showers bring great stories! In honor of Children's Book Week this week (May 7 to 13), we've selected six fun new titles for your next sit-down and cuddle-up storytime together.

5 Great Reads About Autism

Some speak to parents and siblings of autistic children while others reach out to the general public, but each contains a wealth of information and inspiration.

The Rise of the Teenage Foodie

iCarly star Reed Alexander, an aspiring celebrity chef, is on a mission to make healthy foods cool in schools.

Why Impulse Control Is Harder Than Ever

Many young children struggle with impulse control. These tips and suggestions will help manage behavior and maximize learning potential.

One Thing All Moms Should Know

Celebrity mom Angie Harmon addresses picky eaters, refrigerator staples, and kitchen inspiration.

A Recipe for Trying New Foods

Katie Workman, chef and cookbook author, has a motto in the kitchen with her two sons: try everything.

The Madeleine L'Engle You Didn't Know

The esteemed author is (secretly) known for a great deal besides her award-winning novels — like hot fudge, spaghetti sauce, and piano-playing.

All-Natural Travel Snack Ideas

Loaded with fiber, nutrients, and flavor, these better-for-you twists on kid favorites are smart (and lightweight) additions to your luggage.

What We Learned From Elmo

The familiar fuzzy red friend tells Parent & Child about his favorite book, his non-human role model, and his advice for getting along with siblings.

Great School Night Dinners

Acclaimed chef and dad John Besh cooks up a recipe for easy homemade family meals on the run.

Freddie Highmore's Favorite Books

From exploring Willy Wonka's magical world as Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to British candy factories as chef Nigel Slater in the recent BBC autobiographical film Toast, this teenage star infuses his characters with a sense of self.