KIDS

The author of "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness" explains how we can help our children to create a happy life.

With many families struggling to heat homes or feed children, presents are "on the backburner".

Fans have partied in the centre of European capitals, but some of the celebrations have turned ugly.

Operation Santa has helped deliver gifts from Ol' Saint Nick to kids of all ages. And over the years, the process has moved online.

The Autumn Statement was a mixed bag for people in Southend-on-Sea, where many are living on the brink.

A little construction work.

Heavy rains cause flooding in Phoenix and Reno

The event, held at Overtown’s Williams Park, has been going on for twenty years. It offered services like dental cleanings, haircuts, nails and backpacks filled with school supplies.

This mom of three moved to Argentina in 2009. Just as they arrived, her son broke his leg, and she paid nothing for his care.

By Simona KitanovskaNearly six in 10 parents have revealed they’ll often text their kids to come down for dinner instead of calling for them. Seven in 10 (70 percent) parents trust their kids with tech, while two-thirds (66 percent) have put parental controls on all their children’s devices for security concerns. Interestingly, 54 percent of parents purchased their kids a basic feature phone to share their nostalgia of the ‘90s and early 2000s. (Francesca Collado, SWNS/Zenger)The poll also quizzed kids, ages 6 to 18, on their knowledge of older tech devices. Half of parents (51 percent) said their kids have been on their family phone plan, for an average of 3.6 years.

Ex-Wales winger Lenny Woodard says some players can't face telling loved ones about their illness.

I love buying affordable groceries to satisfy the picky eaters in my family. I like to pick up chocolate-chip brioche, minced garlic, and pancake mix.

The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is an amazing mother to her three young children, and manages to look amazing no matter what.

Life-saving generic drugs with low profit margins getting harder to procure; Students and parents from five Chicago high schools getting sent to college for free; Opera star Jonas Kaufmann speaks with Norah O'Donnell.

Bored in the car and in the car bored? Download this PDF and get out your crayons!

Trader Joe's makes mom life so much easier. I've been shopping there for my three kids for years, and I love the easy frozen entrées and seasonings.

Prince Harry talks about the "chaos" of fatherhood and the influence of his mother Diana.

One way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.

President Joe Biden tells US troops in Poland that global democracy is at risk amid Ukraine war.

Whether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.

The process of moving long distance to California is already an emotional roller coaster ride for adults, imagine how it feels for kids.

Dr. Mia Taormina, an infectious disease expert, says of the pandemic two years later: "I actually think that we are in a very good place right now."

Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is poised for final approval, despite a backlash that included Saturday Night Live ripping the legislation and students across the state walking out of classes in protest. A final vote is expected Tuesday and then the controversial legislation will head to DeSantis, who has voiced his support.

Life's never boring with 10 kids, but I've been surprised by how little they need, how much wear-and-tear they cause, and how quickly they grow up.

I hope you can find kids to hang out with who aren't quite so overwhelming, and who will give you all the time you need to get to know them, and for them to get to know you.

The husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is taking aim at state legislation that would prohibit school districts in Florida from encouraging classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said his thoughts were with those affected by the "terrible incident".

As the now common practice of paying college athletes continues to spread, a group of University of Illinois boosters aims to give the money chase a do-gooder twist.

Here is the State of the State speech by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Lauren’s Kids has recently won a 2021 Suncoast Regional EMMY Award for their Safer, Smarter Kids Kindergarten curriculum videos won in the Informational/Instructional category. “There is nothing more important than keeping our children safe. “Thank you to the Suncoast Regional EMMY team for helping to amplify our efforts to teach personal safety from a place of fun — not fear.”Lauren’s Kids CEO, Lauren Book, M.S. Ed., career educators, and developmental psychologists created the Safer, Smarter Kids curriculum to educate children, teachers, and parents, arming them with information to keep kids safe. For more information on safety resources for schools and families, visit https://safersmarterschools.org/ and https://safersmarterfamilies.org/

Bronzeville, Roseland shops offer representation and literacy: “Our children, they need to see books, they need to see that they’re represented by books.”

Lauren’s Kids has recently won a 2021 Suncoast Regional EMMY Award for their Safer, Smarter Kids Kindergarten curriculum videos won in the Informational/Instructional category. One in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will become victims of child sexual abuse before the age of 18, but 95% of this abuse IS preventable with education and awareness,” says Senator Lauren Book, Founder/CEO of Lauren’s Kids. “Thank you to the Suncoast Regional EMMY team for helping to amplify our efforts to teach personal safety from a place of fun — not fear.”Lauren’s Kids CEO, Lauren Book, M.S. Ed., career educators, and developmental psychologists created the Safer, Smarter Kids curriculum to educate children, teachers, and parents, arming them with information to keep kids safe. For more information on safety resources for schools and families, visit https://safersmarterschools.org/ and https://safersmarterfamilies.org/

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas morning.

The 16th annual Posada for Immigration Reform began outside the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office Friday with a man and woman portraying Mary and Joseph, acting out scenes that depicted themes in Mary and Joseph’s journey that translate to current issues with the U.S. immigration system.

The "love of my life" is now married to someone else and expecting, and it's hard to stop wishing the worst for them all.

A perfect location, luxury suites, and expensive food might not always be enough for kids to stay happy and content during vacations.

Our children may not have been near the most recent school shooting (or the one before that, or the one before that), but they are still traumatized.

Save 20% off this charming Christmas countdown toy set inspired by The Mandalorian

Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children.

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

A spouse needing care and 'incapable of physical intimacy' leaves a letter-writer struggling with feelings of emptiness and resentment.

“This isn’t about turning kids into great musicians, but making them happy and better people.”

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

All-star Russell Westbrook is gone, but Washington puts hope in new, solid players.

How are schools managing with Covid, a month into the new term?

Parenting in tough times is tough. Melissa Wenner Moyer, Dr. Traci Baxley and others offer some guidance.

Inquests have opened into the deaths of a woman and three children found dead at a house in Derbyshire.

There are preventative measures parents can take when it comes to inoculating their kids for these challenges, as well as other online situations that they will inevitably encounter.

I’m not always the best “get on the floor and play” kind of mom, but any time one of my kids wants to bring me a book, I’ll drop what I’m doing in favor of some cuddles and reading time.

The Pullman factory strike of 1894 that led to the establishment of Labor Day as a national holiday.

As many Americans get ready to head back to the office, some working parents are wondering who will watch their kids who have been with them while they worked from home during the pandemic. Adriana Diaz found one e-commerce company with a creative solution: make every day "take your child to work day."

The Concussion Legacy Foundation launched a campaign urging parents to keep kids away from tackle football until they're 14-years-old.

Waukesha is the only eligible district in Wisconsin that plans to opt out of the universal meal plan — a decision met with calls, petitions and rallies.

COVID-19 vaccine mandates are coming. The willfully unvaccinated are about to see their world shrink.

There's the usual back-to-school stress in the coming year, but now there's the added anxiety of returning to in-person learning amidst COVID-19.

Track and field and swimming are among the team sports that might be best for children with autism.

There’s a new friend in the neighborhood!“ Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” that is.

Wednesday is officially recognized as the iconic doll’s birthday, and it appears Barbie is aging like fine wine.

But if you’re in need of more ideas, how about this one: Have you tried taking your kid golfing? Depending on which part of the country you golf, other wildlife such as deer and alligators can also easily be present on a golf course. On a side note, you don’t have to have your kid hit EVERY shot. Golf courses know the value of introducing the game to youngsters, and thus, will often offer heavy discounts for kids to play, if they even charge them at all for a round. Some golf courses also will offer discounts for families who want to play.

If it goes off as planned, this will mark the first mission involving astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011. Still, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken has said he and Doug Hurley are “really comfortable” with the risks. So you’re making educated guesses, at best.”It seems there’s just more uncharted territory when it comes to space travel. “The first astronauts really started out as test pilots,” Garfinkle said. But assuming this launch goes well, “It would be great for kids to see a successful, triumphant moment of science,” Fink said.

A mother of two mindlessly picked up a paintbrush in late March, and started painting the cover of one of the books she had read to her children earlier in the day -- and said she incorporated some “cartoonified” coronavirus themes, to try to make the situation less scary.

How much do you remember, or what have you retained, from high school?

Nat Geo for KidsSite address: www.kids.nationalgeographic.comWhat it does: Kids learn about geography and fascinating animals. Into the BookSite address: www.reading.ecb.orgWhat it does: Through playing games, kids can practice reading strategies. SuessvilleSite address: www.seussville.comWhat it does: Allows kids to hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends, all while playing games and reading. PBS KidsSite address: www.pbs.orgWhat it does: Kids can learn while hanging out with their favorite PBS characters. Highlights KidsSite address: www.highlightskids.comWhat it does: Allows kids to read, play games, learn random facts and do activities such as crafts and recipes.

“Łóó’ Hashkéii Awéé,” which loosely means Navajo Baby Shark, is the 20th language version of Baby Shark, SmartStudy marketing manager Kevin Yoon said in an email. The project was launched after Navajo Nation Museum director Manuelito Wheeler reached out to SmartStudy in September about translating “Baby Shark” into Navajo. During the “Baby Shark” auditions, Wheeler was the confidence-building coach, and two Navajo language instructors provided coaching with the correct Navajo language pronunciations. Hopeful actors for the role of Navajo Baby Shark, Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark, and Grandpa Shark, drove in from around the Navajo Nation. SmartStudy has translated the “Baby Shark” tune of the viral video in 19 languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, Arabic and Bahasa-Malay.

Here are some of the best ways to keep your kids healthy, both mentally and physically, over the upcoming holiday breaks.