The Carmel Foundation's woodworking group brings together older adults and third graders to carve soap turtles, fostering ...

A decision by Rockford Public Schools means the end of Parkside Elementary as it is now and the expansion of early childhood education — a plan that has upset many Parkside parents but also piqued ...

“He’s a jack of all trades,” said Kristen McRae, activities director at Bemidji High School. “No pun intended. He’s just an all-around great person.” Emery drives BHS' Lumberjacks — from football to ...

Projects like building boats give kids an extended time away from their cell phones to actually do something with their hands ...

Bluebird houses have to be small to fit the needs of the minute colorful birds. The kits made by one woodworking club are also designed to meet the needs of the small hands of children. Years ago, the ...

After the preschool years, kids still like cartoons, but they want something more complex than straightforward messages about friendship and sharing. They like a bit of conflict, some bad guys (who ...

Not all wood is created equal. Some have wild grain patterns, hidden knots, and unexpected textures that make for the most ...

When it comes to finding videos online that you can watch with the kids or that younger kids can watch on their own, one of the most popular resources is YouTube. But there are millions and ...

The Scheer family isn't bound by blood, but by shared experience. Rob Scheer and his five kids each made their own journey through the foster care system with a trash bag in tow. Rob was 12 the ...

For those, check out our list of the best Chromebooks for kids. Don't assume a tablet for a kid should be junk. Sufficient hardware specs can help you find a tablet that works well enough to avoid ...

I’ve tested dozens of top-rated vacuum cleaners on multiple types of messes, including flour, sand, and cracker crumbs — plus scrambled-egg and applesauce spills for the wet/dry vacuums.

Encourage children to love science by showing them the world in miniature with some of the best microscopes for kids — here are our favorite models. The best microscopes for kids allow children ...