Bring Paris to your kitchen with simple French recipes for kids. This three-course menu features Niçoise salad, chicken cordon bleu, and clafouti. French culinary traditions might have a reputation for precision and complex techniques, but introducing young chefs to classic dishes doesn’t have to be intimidating. In her cookbook Ooh La La! Kids Cook French,
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Skip the football game! Try these three simple Thanksgiving family activities designed to keep everyone laughing and connected around the table. Every November, social media paints the exact same picture of Thanksgiving: crisp autumn leaves blowing across a suburban front yard, cousins wearing coordinating sweatshirts, and someone spiraling a football into the end zone for
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Follow author Lorri Antosz Benson through the fear, humor, and immense love of labor night in this excerpt from her memoir on placing a baby for adoption. When expectant mother Lorri Antosz Benson went into labor on a cold November night in 1981, she experienced the same rush of pain, panic, and overwhelming love that
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Help sensitive kids overcome Halloween fear with seven sensory friendly tips designed to prevent sensory overload and keep trick-or-treating fun. Halloween is often framed as the ultimate holiday for childhood fun—costumes, candy, late-night neighborhood walks, and festive excitement. But for young children, especially those sensitive to loud noises, scratchy fabrics, or unpredictable sights, the spooky
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Compare top genetic genealogy tests and learn when to use them to fit your ancestry research goals in this excerpt from Richard Hill’s Finding Family. Choosing among the wide array of genetic genealogy tests on the market can quickly feel overwhelming—especially when each platform offers a completely different set of features, tools, and database sizes.
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Craft custom, budget-friendly costumes for kids and adults in just hours using only simple household items—no sewing required! Halloween has a sneaky way of creeping up out of nowhere. One day it is late September, and the next, October 31 is staring you down. Whether your child announced a sudden change of heart about their
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Dive into this behind-the-book note from the author of Alphabet of Oddities to discover how 40 years of Victorian art and dark whimsy shaped the book. Ever wondered how a whimsical, macabre masterpiece comes to life? In this exclusive behind-the-book message, the author and illustrator of Alphabet of Oddities, Ronald Porcelli, shares the winding journey
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Learn how to use Jan Zauzmer’s allegorical picture book Down with Lime Books! to start age-appropriate conversations with kids about real-world book banning. Fact or fiction? When a town bigshot and her cranky crew snatch all the lime-green books from the school library overnight, the kids must defend their right to read. A plot in
Busy family schedules? Discover why takeout still counts and how the real benefits of family dinner come from connection, not complex meals. Between hectic schedules and endless extracurriculars, gathering around the table can feel almost impossible for busy parents. Especially if you’re expecting a pristine home-cooked meal. In this excerpt from Eat, Laugh, Talk by
Does hiding the truth protect children—and yourself—from grief? Join Lisa Sugarman in this gentle guide to talking about suicide loss with kids. There’s no good time to tell a child that someone they love has died by suicide. There’s no perfect sentence. No script that makes it hurt less. And no magical combination of words
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