Summer is here, and for my kids that means spending hours outside, later bedtimes, and lots of video games. Usually, they're not psyched to sit down and read a book. But if I can find the right book,...

Summer is generally a time of fun and freedom for kids, but it's also important to keep their minds sharp. Reading is a great way to keep kids thinking and growing while school is out, and they might...

Summer is right around the corner, and that means summer reading programs are starting up at libraries, schools, and bookstores. My boys have a hard time pulling themselves away from video games...

Our world has been shaped by the contributions of many great scientists over the centuries, both male and female. However, because of cultural biases, the contributions of women have not always been...

When the real world is too much to handle, books are one of my favorite ways to escape. And the ultimate escape is a good fantasy book, where the impossible happens and new surprises are around every...

Welcoming a new baby to the family is an exciting and joyous event...that can also be really hard to understand if you're the expectant older sibling. Young children can have a hard time...